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YH08 WFY

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,047 mi
Last recorded212,047 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 212,047 miles

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

eml on

Fail 26 Aug 2020 212,038 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml on

Pass 24 Jul 2019 195,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 175,811 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 175,788 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 173,698 miles

Engine managment light illuminated indicating a fault with the system

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 165,431 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 165,272 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 151,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 138,950 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 130,771 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 130,335 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 124,851 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 78,387 miles

Front discs worn

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 78,387 miles

Front discs worn

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 WFY 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 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFY, 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 YH08 WFY registered?

YH08 WFY is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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