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P113 SNH

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

165,814 mi
Last recorded165,814 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 SNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 165,814 miles

Front chassis rails corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2020 165,814 miles

Front chassis rails corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2019 161,633 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 156,986 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 153,517 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 148,460 miles

Front chassis rails rusty

Rear plate cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2016 148,460 miles

Front chassis rails rusty

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear plate cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2015 144,585 miles

rear plate damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2015 144,420 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 144,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 139,403 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 139,403 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 135,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

exhaust very old.

oil leaks?

Fail 15 Oct 2013 135,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

exhaust very old.

oil leaks?

Fail 15 Oct 2012 131,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 131,675 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 125,916 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 125,914 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 121,298 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 121,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 114,904 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 110,337 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 106,117 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 100,980 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 100,980 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel tank filler pipe damp (not leaking at time of test)

oil leak

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 SNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P113 SNH, 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 SNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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