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YF08 MFP

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,856 mi
Last recorded160,856 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 MFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 160,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers light mist of fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 160,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leak from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner c.v boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers light mist of fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 146,688 miles

ABS rings corroded

E.M.L on display

inner steering rack ends slight play at joints

nearside & offside front tyre scrubed off close to limit

nearside & offside rear tyre scrubed off

nearside front suspension arm slight play in ball joint

nearside front wheel rim slight damge

offside rear front to rear brake pipe corroded

undernearth corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 146,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ABS rings corroded

E.M.L on display

inner steering rack ends slight play at joints

nearside & offside front tyre scrubed off close to limit

nearside & offside rear tyre scrubed off

nearside front suspension arm slight play in ball joint

nearside front wheel rim slight damge

offside rear front to rear brake pipe corroded

undernearth corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 133,457 miles

ABS rings corroded

E.M.L on display

handbrake cable corroded

handbrake travel getting high

offside rear shocker mist of oil

rear bumper corner damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2017 133,337 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ABS rings corroded

E.M.L on display

handbrake cable corroded

handbrake travel getting high

offside rear shocker mist of oil

rear bumper corner damaged

Pass 3 May 2016 119,141 miles

front to rear brake pipes powdring and corroded

nearside & offside rear tyres scrubed off

suspension bushes slight deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2016 119,048 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes powdring and corroded

nearside & offside rear tyres scrubed off

suspension bushes slight deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 92,956 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,956 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,339 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 46,204 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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YF08 MFP is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MFP, 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 MFP is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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