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P232 MOT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,121 mi
Last recorded116,121 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 MOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 116,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspension components+chassis members+sills+floor corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2010 116,121 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspension components+chassis members+sills+floor corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 114,429 miles

repair to rear exhaust hanger\nsf tyre outer tread wear\slight corrosion in rear suspension anchrages

Fail 10 Nov 2009 114,429 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

repair to rear exhaust hanger\nsf tyre outer tread wear\slight corrosion in rear suspension anchrages

Fail 5 Nov 2008 113,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak\slight corrosion rear shackle anchorage areas\front brake pads and disks for wear

Pass 5 Nov 2008 113,352 miles

oil leak\slight corrosion rear shackle anchorage areas\front brake pads and disks for wear

Fail 5 Nov 2007 111,731 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust rear hanger held with wire but secure

Pass 5 Nov 2007 111,731 miles

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

exhaust rear hanger held with wire but secure

Pass 6 Nov 2006 110,224 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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P232 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P232 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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P232 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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