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YR08 VNC

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

238,122 mi
Last recorded238,122 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 VNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 238,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 225,063 miles

OSR & NSR seat belt buckle casing missing

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

Steering slightly notchy

Pass 9 Mar 2020 224,068 miles

NS Rear & Centre seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 15 Mar 2019 222,885 miles

Nearside Rear Back plate corroded

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 222,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Diff to other three (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Back plate corroded

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 221,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 221,154 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 215,994 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Front (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 215,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Front (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 205,077 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle missing works ok

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing works ok

Fail 18 Mar 2016 204,937 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle missing works ok

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing works ok

Pass 7 Apr 2015 195,082 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear and offside rear seat belt buckle covers missing

rear silencer nearside exhaust bracket broken

rear silencer outer skin corroaded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 195,011 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear and offside rear seat belt buckle covers missing

rear silencer nearside exhaust bracket broken

rear silencer outer skin corroaded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 183,050 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 183,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine manangement light on

Pass 26 Mar 2013 161,701 miles

Front Tyres Worn Smooth On Shoulders

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 161,693 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyres Worn Smooth On Shoulders

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 127,055 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 127,015 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 94,008 miles

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

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.

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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YR08 VNC is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR08 VNC, 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 YR08 VNC registered?

YR08 VNC is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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