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YF08 MJE

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,558 mi
Last recorded95,558 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,558 miles

Front number plate cracked but plate still fully visual

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 178,680 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2014 178,680 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 175,587 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 150,547 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 120,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 86,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 86,745 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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YF08 MJE is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 MJE registered?

YF08 MJE is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 MJE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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