MOT Status
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148,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front and rear exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
EML light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside 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))
auxiliary belt damaged
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
EML light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
auxiliary belt damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Silencer (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Rear tyres worn inner edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Rear tyres worn inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
near side front tyre badly worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YF08 BFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 YF08 BFU, 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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YF08 BFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 April 2008.
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