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YL08 NHN

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,061 mi
Last recorded152,061 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 NHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 152,061 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 147,107 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 141,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 141,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 135,887 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner wearing on inner

Nearside Rear body trim missing

Offside Front towing eye cover missing

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

Offside Rear Inner wearing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2019 135,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner wearing on inner

Nearside Rear body trim missing

Offside Front towing eye cover missing

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

Offside Rear Inner wearing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear seats not secure

Pass 31 Aug 2018 121,667 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play on top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,994 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 92,033 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 92,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,675 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 81,675 miles

Centre Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 60,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 47,973 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 47,973 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 36,236 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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YL08 NHN is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHN, 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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YL08 NHN is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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