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P120 FCF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

206,638 mi
Last recorded206,638 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 FCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 206,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear light lense has beem repaired to a creditable merit

off side wing mirror is repaired to a creditable merit

Pass 5 Oct 2009 198,182 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 198,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 191,411 miles

advise oil leak from sump

advise slight blow from down pipe

Fail 2 Oct 2008 191,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise slight blow from downpipe joint

Pass 6 Oct 2007 186,999 miles

advise stone chip on screen

Fail 25 Sep 2007 186,979 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise stone chip on screen

Pass 25 Sep 2006 183,974 miles

advise stone chips on screen

Fail 25 Sep 2006 183,974 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise stone chips on screen

Pass 1 Nov 2005 174,405 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 174,405 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P120 FCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P120 FCF, 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 P120 FCF registered?

P120 FCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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