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P148 OHJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,055 mi
Last recorded127,055 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 OHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 127,055 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 127,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,403 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 111,273 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 103,453 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 87,651 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 87,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 84,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f door mirror missing

Fail 17 Nov 2012 84,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f door mirror missing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,159 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,948 miles

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

both rear brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake pads are low

front number plate fading

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edge and tread perishing

nearside rear tyre tread and outer side wall perishing

Fail 16 Nov 2010 79,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

both rear brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake pads are low

front number plate fading

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edge and tread perishing

nearside rear tyre tread and outer side wall perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,218 miles

front number plate is fading

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall perishing

Fail 16 Nov 2009 77,204 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

front number plate is fading

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,816 miles

offside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall perishing

Fail 17 Nov 2008 73,816 miles

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

offside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2007 70,596 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2007 70,507 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2006 67,654 miles

front number plate is fading slightly

nearside front and rear tyres have 1.6mm tread wearing on edges

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded and supported with wire

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 OHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OHJ, 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 P148 OHJ registered?

P148 OHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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