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YR08 ZPG

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,176 mi
Last recorded203,176 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 203,176 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear back section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 203,170 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Sep 2021 190,311 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 182,110 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 182,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 172,601 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 161,138 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 161,138 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 149,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 131,629 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 131,629 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 110,664 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 110,664 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 91,672 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,672 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,154 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,702 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 43,107 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,107 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,924 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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YR08 ZPG is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Red 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 ZPG, 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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YR08 ZPG is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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