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YG08 LHT

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,944 mi
Last recorded128,944 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 LHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 128,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 128,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 122,229 miles

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

engine warning light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 122,229 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre 2.7mm + worn inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2016 109,174 miles

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

OSF & OSR tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 109,174 miles

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

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

OSF & OSR tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,955 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating + slight blow

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 92,955 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating + slight blow

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 81,871 miles

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,951 miles

NS wiper blade split

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 69,951 miles

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

NSF Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Passenger wiper split

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,263 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
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YG08 LHT is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc 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 YG08 LHT, 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 YG08 LHT registered?

YG08 LHT is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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