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P112 MNF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,465 mi
Last recorded125,465 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 MNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 125,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

middle exhaust pipe is corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2014 125,397 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

middle exhaust pipe is corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 113,793 miles

N/S/R body corrosion hole

O/S/F Chassis corroded

O/S/R Handbrake cable outer sheath split.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 104,757 miles

Both rear tyres worn low (2mm) and unevenly

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General underbody corrossion

Oil leak

Play in both front top strut mounts

SLight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight dampness in offside front shock absorber

Slight exhaust blow from mid section

Pass 18 Mar 2011 99,185 miles

Both rear flexi hoses perishing slightly

Both sills corroding

Front number plate cracked

Heavy oil leak

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Underbody corrossion

Fail 18 Mar 2011 99,185 miles

Both rear flexi hoses perishing slightly

Both sills corroding

Front number plate cracked

Heavy oil leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Underbody corrossion

Pass 23 Mar 2010 96,061 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine coolant leak

general corrosion to underside

Fail 17 Mar 2010 96,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine coolant leak

general corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Mar 2009 92,451 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 92,451 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 88,048 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 82,354 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,364 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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P112 MNF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P112 MNF, 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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P112 MNF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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