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YF08 MJJ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

236,701 mi
Last recorded236,701 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 236,701 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Fail 29 Jul 2015 230,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 230,148 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 181,931 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine light on

Pass 20 Apr 2013 144,942 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 144,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre is on 3mm

Pass 12 Apr 2012 114,325 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 114,325 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 83,026 miles

both front inner wheel rims damiged

Fail 27 Apr 2011 83,026 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front inner wheel rims damiged

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 MJJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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