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YH08 OSU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

196,702 mi
Last recorded196,702 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 196,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 187,577 miles

Offside Front Inner c v boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake only just passed mot

Fail 3 Aug 2022 187,586 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner c v boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake only just passed mot

Pass 10 Aug 2021 181,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 181,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 175,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 175,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 166,273 miles

Both front anti roll link bar rubbers splitting

Nearside Rear Some noise possible shoe retaining clips when rotated

Offside Front Suspension leg damp

Fail 7 Aug 2019 166,273 miles

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

Both front anti roll link bar rubbers splitting

Nearside Rear Some noise possible shoe retaining clips when rotated

Offside Front Suspension leg damp

Pass 17 Jul 2018 149,978 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 149,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 134,530 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 134,530 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 119,030 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 119,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 111,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,494 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2013 81,494 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,226 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,118 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 OSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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