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YE08 RPY

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,679 mi
Last recorded114,679 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 114,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2017 114,677 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 112,350 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 112,344 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 96,876 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 96,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

175/70 R14 88T

Pass 7 May 2014 79,982 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 65,054 miles

FRONT DISCS HEAVILY WORN. LIPPED.

Offside front tyre inner edge wear.

Pass 3 May 2012 47,807 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2012 47,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,732 miles

Front discs lipped.

Minor sidewall damage offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres have inner edge wear. Offside rear less so.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 36,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs lipped.

Minor sidewall damage offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres have inner edge wear. Offside rear less so.

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 RPY is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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