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YR08 ZMU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,231 mi
Last recorded155,231 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 ZMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 155,231 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 155,049 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 144,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 132,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 125,933 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in parts and coated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in parts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 116,027 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in parts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 111,287 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all in parts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 111,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all in parts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 May 2017 97,855 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 81,695 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 81,695 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,421 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,751 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,451 miles

2 x front tyres wearing inner edges

knock from steering column

Fail 18 Jul 2011 65,451 miles

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

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

2 x front tyres wearing inner edges

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

knock from steering column

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 ZMU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 ZMU registered?

YR08 ZMU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is YR08 ZMU safe to buy?

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