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SW08OVT
2008 VAUXHALL COMBO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1248cc
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- Registration SW08OVT
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model COMBO
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1248cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
9 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 195,844 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
11 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 191,793 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sectioions, rear chassis legs and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
10 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 191,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure at front and mounts missing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front clamps (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sectioions, rear chassis legs and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
30 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 187,905 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
21 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 187,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper blades not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut damaged/Cut (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 181,460 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 181,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi split and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 172,565 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 172,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 163,060 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
10 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,843 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,087 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear road wheel corroded spare fitted
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
7 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 140,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0% (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,753 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- wiper linkage hitting pillar
- oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)
18 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)
- wiper linkage hitting pillar
- oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,399 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016 12 Jun 202624 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,430 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015 12 Jun 202624 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
7 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,881 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2014 12 Jun 20266 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,757 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2013 12 Jun 20267 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,664 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2012 12 Jun 20261 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,664 MI
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SW08OVT was registered on 2008-08-06
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