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P181 PVU

2000 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,277 mi
Last recorded83,277 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 PVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 83,277 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS SLIGHTLY DAMP

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION HAS SLIGHT BLOW

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

O/S/R LIGHT LENSE CRACKED SLIGHTLY

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS IMBALANCE

SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL

STEERING WHEEL HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN

UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES

Fail 28 Oct 2009 83,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS SLIGHTLY DAMP

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION HAS SLIGHT BLOW

N/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (2MM)

O/S/R LIGHT LENSE CRACKED SLIGHTLY

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS IMBALANCE

SLIGHT NOISE FROM BOTH FRONT WHEELS

STEERING WHEEL HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN

UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES

Pass 29 Nov 2008 78,368 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 77,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 74,098 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 69,593 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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P181 PVU is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 95,947 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 P181 PVU, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P181 PVU?

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What year was P181 PVU registered?

P181 PVU is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is P181 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 PVU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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