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P149 DTA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,216 mi
Last recorded44,216 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 DTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,216 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 44,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,660 miles

Front slam panel corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 39,660 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 38,892 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,877 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,434 miles

doors rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2013 36,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

doors rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,954 miles

Oil leak

doors rusty

nearside front tyre near limit

rear brakes squeaking

rear wheel bearings slight play

Fail 11 Apr 2012 34,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

doors rusty

nearside front tyre near limit

rear brakes squeaking

rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,423 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear brakes sqeaking

Fail 13 Apr 2011 33,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear brakes sqeaking

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,407 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,311 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,312 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 27,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,928 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 25,928 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,617 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 23,617 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise power steering belt sqeel on lock

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P149 DTA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P149 DTA, 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 P149 DTA registered?

P149 DTA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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