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P209 OMB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,566 mi
Last recorded108,566 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 OMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2006 108,566 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front steering rack boot split at small end

Fail 24 Aug 2006 108,444 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK BOOT SPLIT AT SMALL END

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Nov 2005 101,846 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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P209 OMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P209 OMB, 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 P209 OMB registered?

P209 OMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P209 OMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 OMB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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