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P192 NOF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

171,418 mi
Last recorded171,418 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP192 NOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 171,418 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 171,418 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2012 166,725 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 166,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 166,699 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 162,046 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 162,046 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 141,000 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 141,000 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 126,293 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 126,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear brake hoses-ferrules corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 107,474 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 107,474 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front pads getting low

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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P192 NOF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P192 NOF, 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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P192 NOF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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