2008 Vauxhall Combo · 21,798 MOT tests
2008 Vauxhall Combo reliability
2008 Vauxhall Combos fail 50.8% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 Combo years (21,798 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- 50.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 123,542
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,798
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.9% of tests fail here (130% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 37% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Combo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.6%
- Lights and electrics24%
- Brakes16.7%
- Tyres12.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.9%
- Body, chassis and structure11.7%
- Steering8.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.4%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 5.53%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.7%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.52%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.47%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.14%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.57%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.77%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (15.02%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (12.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.1%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Combo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo reliable?
2008 Vauxhall Combos fail 50.8% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 Combo years (21,798 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Combo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.4% of tests), position lamp not working (5.53% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Vauxhall Combo have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Vauxhall Combo shows 123,542 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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