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P131 XWP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,627 mi
Last recorded194,627 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 XWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 194,627 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 183,105 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 177,213 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge slightly worn.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 177,213 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre outer edge slightly worn.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 167,117 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 152,699 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 136,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 126,220 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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P131 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red 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 P131 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 P131 XWP registered?

P131 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P131 XWP safe to buy?

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