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P228 MOT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,346 mi
Last recorded118,346 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 MOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 118,346 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill,sill lip corroded,but not excessive at time of test.

Offside Front chassis corroded,but not excessive at time of test.

general corrosion appearing on vehicle underside.

Fail 13 Jan 2017 118,346 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear outer sill,sill lip corroded,but not excessive at time of test.

Offside Front chassis corroded,but not excessive at time of test.

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

general corrosion appearing on vehicle underside.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 118,346 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 118,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

bopth headlamps chipped

Pass 15 Jan 2015 118,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

bopth headlamps chipped

Pass 14 Jan 2014 118,347 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 118,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 118,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

both front lenses chiped

Fail 14 Jan 2013 118,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

both front lenses chiped

Pass 27 Jan 2012 118,346 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 118,346 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

battery insecure

both headlamps chipped

n/s/r tyre damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2011 118,346 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four wheel rims damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2011 118,346 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all four wheel rims damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2010 118,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f chassie corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2009 118,346 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 118,346 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 117,686 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 113,187 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 113,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P228 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P228 MOT, 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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P228 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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