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YE08 RLV

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,378 mi
Last recorded38,378 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 38,378 miles

both front brake hose flexy ferrules corroded

both front steering rack ends have slight play

rear tyres cracking within tread area

Pass 15 Mar 2025 38,184 miles

both front steering rack ends have slight wear

Pass 16 Mar 2024 37,493 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 36,865 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front headlight images becoming hazy

near side front steering rack end and or steering rack has play

off side front headlight may becoming slightly insecure

rear brake imbalance at 28% (max 30%) rear brakes may require service

Pass 8 Apr 2022 36,074 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,658 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear section of exhaust corroded (outer skin)

Pass 12 Oct 2020 34,702 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,274 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,335 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,654 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,773 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,230 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 25,230 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,093 miles

front brake imbalance close to fail(19%)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,470 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,180 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
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YE08 RLV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

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

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