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P136 HOH

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,279 mi
Last recorded183,279 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 HOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 183,279 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Exhaust is in pooor condition.

Front & rear number plates are deteriorating.

Front chassis both sides is corroding & only just acceptable.

O/s rear footbrake works a bit better than n/s.

O/s rear lamp is damaged.

Oil on engine.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 183,279 miles

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

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Exhaust is in pooor condition.

Front & rear number plates are deteriorating.

Front chassis both sides is corroding & only just acceptable.

O/s rear footbrake works a bit better than n/s.

O/s rear lamp is damaged.

Oil on engine.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 175,188 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

O/s front brake pads look low.

O/s rear brake works a bit quicker than n/s.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 170,488 miles

O/s rear lamp is cracked.

Rear number plate is cracked.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Some play in steering.

Sump is in poor condition.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 166,411 miles

Sump is corroded & leaking.

Chassis corroding.

Front brake pads look low.

Number plates deteriorating.

O/s front tyre close to the lim it.

Fail 23 Mar 2007 166,411 miles

Chassis corroding.

Front brake pads look low.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Number plates deteriorating.

O/s front tyre close to the lim it.

Sump is corroded & leaking.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 159,024 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 158,857 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P136 HOH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P136 HOH, 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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P136 HOH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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