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YF08 MKL

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,505 mi
Last recorded102,505 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,505 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 102,505 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

Pass 16 Oct 2021 95,513 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,165 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 95,165 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,466 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 93,523 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

smoke emission levels high

Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,278 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

fuel around diesel filter no leak seen

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,569 miles

both front coil springs slightly corroded

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,016 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake imbalance

smoke emission levels high

Pass 28 Aug 2014 87,443 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 87,420 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,709 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust deteriorated/leaking

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

smoke emission levels high

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,006 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn/worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,476 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing a full inspection

mil on dash

wheel trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2011 48,476 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine cover fitted not allowing a full inspection

mil on dash

wheel trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

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 MKL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKL, 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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What year was YF08 MKL registered?

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

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