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YE08 RKJ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,283 mi
Last recorded127,283 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 RKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 127,283 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 124,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 124,733 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,461 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 122,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 116,769 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 116,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,707 miles

Spare tyre flat and worn

Fail 10 Apr 2014 109,707 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Spare tyre flat and worn

Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,438 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 88,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,735 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges both offside tyres close to legal limit

Fail 14 Mar 2012 69,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres worn on inner edges both offside tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads wearing thin and discs worn

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,294 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 53,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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YE08 RKJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE08 RKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE08 RKJ registered?

YE08 RKJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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