MOT Status
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134,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front worn on inner edge
Offside Front worn on inner edge
Offside Rear worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL08 GKV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 YL08 GKV, 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 YL08 GKV registered?
YL08 GKV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 August 2008.
Is YL08 GKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL08 GKV shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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