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YS57 BJX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,819 mi
Last recorded158,819 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 BJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 158,819 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel left

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside front wheel rim bead is slightly damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play / knock in the steering system

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

oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Fail 6 Jun 2022 158,819 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel left

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside front wheel rim bead is slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play / knock in the steering system

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

oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Fail 4 May 2022 158,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Nearside front wheel rim bead is slightly damaged

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

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

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

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

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Slight play / knock in the steering system

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

Pass 5 May 2021 140,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 May 2021 140,149 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 132,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 132,318 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 126,230 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 109,198 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 109,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,300 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt test

Fail 15 Mar 2016 96,023 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt test

Pass 7 Mar 2015 79,474 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 79,470 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 60,777 miles

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

both rear tyres worn thin on inner shoulders

Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,069 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,565 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 42,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,262 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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YS57 BJX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YS57 BJX, 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 YS57 BJX registered?

YS57 BJX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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