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YH08 WJD

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,989 mi
Last recorded163,989 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 WJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 163,989 miles

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

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing seatbelt been taken out when presented for retest ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case cover missing but still function securely (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 163,745 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case cover missing but still function securely (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 153,571 miles

oil leak, x2 front tyres approaching limit and edges worn, x2 rear brake pipes coroded, x2 front shock absorbers damp

Fail 4 Aug 2017 153,567 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

oil leak, x2 front tyres approaching limit and edges worn, x2 rear brake pipes coroded, x2 front shock absorbers damp

Pass 21 Mar 2016 144,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 135,222 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 135,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 121,286 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 121,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 121,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 111,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 111,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,545 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,500 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 WJD is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJD, 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 WJD registered?

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

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