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P148 ETA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,929 mi
Last recorded87,929 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 ETA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,929 miles

body work in poor condition

both wiper arm pivots badly worn

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch pedal anti-slip device worn smooth

front and rear bumpers damaged

offside repeater lamp lens damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2010 87,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

body work in poor condition

both wiper arm pivots badly worn

clutch pedal anti-slip device worn smooth

front and rear bumpers damaged

offside repeater lamp lens damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2009 81,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear bumper insercue

some wear in near side wiper blade arm

Fail 30 Jul 2009 81,717 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear bumper insercue

some wear in near side wiper blade arm

Pass 23 Jul 2008 75,889 miles

front bumper repaired with tape

Fail 21 Jul 2008 75,883 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,059 miles

near side front tyre near limit

some damage to front bumper

wiper arm hinges some wear

Fail 23 Jul 2007 71,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front bumper damaged

nearside tyre getting low

play on wiper arm hinges

Fail 26 Jul 2006 67,177 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leaking

some movement in wiper arm pivots

Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,177 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

coolant leaking

some movement in wiper arm pivots

Pass 26 Jul 2005 63,278 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 63,274 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P148 ETA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P148 ETA, 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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P148 ETA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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