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P187 ETA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,406 mi
Last recorded134,406 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 ETA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 134,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column lock has been removed/disabled

Fail 2 Jun 2017 134,259 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush all four D bushes where anti roll bar attaches to tie bars (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking at diesel pump (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column lock has been removed/disabled

Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering lock has been removed/disabled from column

Temporary repair to rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting

Fail 20 May 2016 117,459 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel leaking at bottom of diesel pump (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering lock has been removed/disabled from column

Temporary repair to rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting

Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,965 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Complete underside of vehicle flaking with corrosion and rear inner wings and wheel arches and rear chassis rails corroding

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front inner wings and chassis rails corroding

Offside headlamp glass cracked and slight condensation inside lens and reflector slightly discoloured

Offside washer jet could be improved

Wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2014 105,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

headlamp adjusters faulty

Fail 22 Jul 2014 105,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

headlamp adjusters faulty

Pass 19 Jul 2013 97,343 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

front exhaust clamp needs tightening

Fail 18 Jul 2013 97,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

front exhaust clamp needs tightening

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,289 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

slight fluctuation on nearside front brake

Fail 30 Jul 2012 74,289 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

slight fluctuation on nearside front brake

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,323 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 63,323 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,720 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,915 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 49,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 48,354 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 47,407 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 46,419 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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P187 ETA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel 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 P187 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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P187 ETA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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