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P120 KOL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,398 mi
Last recorded154,398 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 KOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 154,398 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine movement

rear lamps require attention

spare missing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 145,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

spare wheel missing...

steering rack has slight play init...

Pass 29 Jan 2008 138,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion around suspension

handbrake cable worn on outer cover

near side front tyre tread down to 3mm

off side rear wheel bent on inner rim

Fail 25 Jan 2008 138,781 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion around suspension

handbrake cable worn on outer cover

near side front tyre tread down to 3mm

off side rear wheel bent on inner rim

rear brake inbalance 31%

Pass 4 Aug 2006 137,232 miles

sump slight leak oil

Fail 4 Aug 2006 137,232 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sump slight leak oil

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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P120 KOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P120 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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What year was P120 KOL registered?

P120 KOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P120 KOL safe to buy?

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