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P186 OCA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,040 mi
Last recorded112,040 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 OCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 112,040 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 112,036 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 112,036 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear doors latch colsed but have excessive movement

Pass 27 Apr 2010 112,031 miles

Oil leak

although both rear doors close securely, there is alot of movement due secureing bracket being damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s number plate light secured by temporary means

Fail 1 Apr 2010 112,027 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

although both rear doors close securely, there is alot of movement due to secureing bracket being damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 106,765 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 106,764 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 98,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 89,908 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 89,908 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 74,229 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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P186 OCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P186 OCA, 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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P186 OCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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