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P231 WWP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,329 mi
Last recorded151,329 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 WWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 151,329 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 151,329 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish and screw in tread

Pass 26 Jul 2012 147,382 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 135,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 135,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 117,535 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 117,534 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 105,767 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper arm pins worn

free play in ns rack tube

osf tyre worn low out side edge

osf wiper split

Fail 2 Jun 2009 105,766 miles

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

osf tyre worn low out side edge

osf wiper split

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper arm pins worn

free play in ns rack tube

Pass 2 Jun 2008 102,694 miles

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

o/s fronttyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2008 102,694 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

o/s fronttyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2007 99,368 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 95,319 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 90,854 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 90,854 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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P231 WWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P231 WWP, 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 P231 WWP registered?

P231 WWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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