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YH08 ROU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,606 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 81,483 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,924 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 71,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 56,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside 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)

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately knocking noise coming from steering rack but no play advise attention (2.2.C.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves dererioration (4.1.D.1e)

advise rear exhaust condition

Fail 4 Mar 2017 56,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately knocking noise coming from steering rack but no play advise attention (2.2.C.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves dererioration (4.1.D.1e)

advise rear exhaust condition

Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded with minor leak

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately knocking noise coming from steering rack (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 51,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded with minor leak

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately knocking noise coming from steering rack (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,334 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 47,332 miles

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

Corrosion to exhaust system

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,962 miles

engine check light is on

front brake discs are rusty inner faces

offside front tyre is wearing low inner tread

Pass 16 Mar 2013 31,289 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 16 Mar 2013 31,289 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,086 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread and bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing bald on inner edge

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 ROU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ROU, 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 ROU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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