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P206 UYG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,962 mi
Last recorded142,962 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 UYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 142,962 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle[underside]

Fail 8 May 2012 142,962 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle[underside]

Fail 16 May 2011 140,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear on front brake discs

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Pass 16 May 2011 140,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear on front brake discs

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Pass 24 May 2010 136,768 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 24 May 2010 136,768 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 28 May 2009 132,446 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 132,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 129,684 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 129,684 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2007 126,404 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 24 May 2007 126,404 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 27 May 2006 115,761 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 115,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads over half worn

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

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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P206 UYG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P206 UYG, 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 P206 UYG registered?

P206 UYG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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