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YE08 RKO

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,722 mi
Last recorded150,722 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 150,722 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 139,909 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S Front Tyres Worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S Rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 133,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn CORRODED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 133,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn CORRODED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 128,408 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/s/f headlight damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 123,406 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 123,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 102,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 99,206 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Nov 2015 99,206 miles

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Nov 2014 91,658 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 84,428 miles

rear brakes noisey when foot brake applied

Fail 12 Nov 2013 84,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes noisey when foot brake applied

Pass 7 Apr 2012 71,552 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 71,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,375 miles

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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YE08 RKO is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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