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P130 XWP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,612 mi
Last recorded93,612 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 XWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 91,155 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

slight play in both front and both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jun 2009 91,149 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

slight play in both front and both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2008 87,079 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 86,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,596 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 77,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,482 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 68,372 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 57,060 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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P130 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P130 XWP, 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 P130 XWP registered?

P130 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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