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YH08 GBV

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,991 mi
Last recorded160,991 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 GBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 160,991 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 160,485 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 160,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 147,424 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 147,424 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 137,478 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Jun 2019 137,478 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 119,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,122 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 112,122 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour bulb blue (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,628 miles

advise n/s/r tyre

advise rear silencer

Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,377 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,201 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,391 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 78,391 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,603 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,316 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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YH08 GBV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH08 GBV, 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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YH08 GBV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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