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YS57 BKN

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,243 mi
Last recorded90,243 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 BKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Body wheel arch trim loose

Nearside Front Engine bay - Fuel filter housing loose - Advise attention

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Steel bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Steel bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Advise replacement (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake outer cable broken at suspension arm - Advise replacement (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer corroded, blowing and broken - Advise attention (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel tank damaged / imploded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 86,754 miles

Fuel filter in engine bay, loose

Fuel tank damaged / imploded

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 86,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Loom to speed sensor behind wheel severed (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Short pipe on suspension arm to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filter in engine bay, loose

Fuel tank damaged / imploded

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,241 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2018 82,241 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,117 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 78,117 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 68,197 miles

Offside Front 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

rear lower gearbox mount, bush deteriated

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,197 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

rear lower gearbox mount, bush deteriated

Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,950 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 56,950 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,400 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 40,241 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 29,531 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 BKN is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BKN, 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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YS57 BKN is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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