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YF08 MKM

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,016 mi
Last recorded186,016 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 186,016 miles

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

hand brake travel high and not good on the offside

Pass 5 Jul 2018 179,113 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 179,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2016 177,811 miles

Front inner brake pads appear very thin

Pass 13 Apr 2015 162,481 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 120,498 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 120,028 miles

Int fault o/s number plate light

Fail 2 Apr 2014 120,027 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Int fault o/s number plate light

Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,031 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 102,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,372 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 77,708 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 54,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 54,440 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 MKM is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

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

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