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P204 VNP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,649 mi
Last recorded107,649 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 107,649 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 107,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 106,077 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 106,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 103,683 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 103,679 miles

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

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

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

front wheel track may be out ?

Pass 17 Aug 2013 100,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 99,203 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,786 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,153 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 91,980 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 91,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 89,032 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 84,638 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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P204 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P204 VNP, 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 P204 VNP registered?

P204 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P204 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 VNP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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