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YE08 ROU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,889 mi
Last recorded137,889 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 ROU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 137,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 136,223 miles

N/S side panel damaged

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2022 136,223 miles

N/S side panel damaged

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 124,677 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 107,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 105,439 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 105,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 102,592 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box tailpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 100,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 80,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,526 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 70,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 70,271 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 53,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,860 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 ROU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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