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YJ08 OWR

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,756 mi
Last recorded101,756 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 OWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 101,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (slight misting) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 101,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (slight misting) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 91,140 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 91,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 82,450 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS... (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 86,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 86,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,654 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 58,654 miles

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

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

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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YJ08 OWR is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YJ08 OWR, 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 YJ08 OWR registered?

YJ08 OWR is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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