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P113 KOL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,970 mi
Last recorded185,970 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 KOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 185,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r light cluster unit cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2012 185,471 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r light cluster unit cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2011 179,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front chassis legs slightly corroded

front wiper arms worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 173,373 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front chassis legs rusting

slight play in lower suspension ball joint

small chip in front screen

small leak in rad

small play in steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2010 173,258 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front chassis legs rusting

slight leak in rad

small chip in front screen

small play in steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2009 166,509 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 160,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

small crack / damage to near side rear lens

small play in offside front of steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2007 152,752 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked /slight damage

Pass 13 Apr 2006 144,522 miles

n/s/r lens cracked. † † † †

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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P113 KOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P113 KOL, 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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P113 KOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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