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P101 XCG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,487 mi
Last recorded78,487 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 XCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,487 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 78,487 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 61,098 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,633 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 54,597 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f door mirror glass missing.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,884 miles

nearside mirror glass broken

some travel hand brake

Fail 1 Mar 2006 41,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside mirror glass broken

some travel hand brake

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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P101 XCG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 112,032 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 P101 XCG, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P101 XCG registered?

P101 XCG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P101 XCG safe to buy?

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