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P236 VUB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,758 mi
Last recorded147,758 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 VUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 147,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 139,368 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

bonnet pull handle loose

handbrake travel

o/s/r light unit cracked

o/s/r wheel arch trim broken

tyre wear starting on n/s/r

Fail 22 Sep 2010 139,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

bonnet pull handle loose

handbrake travel

o/s/r light unit cracked

o/s/r wheel arch trim broken

tyre wear starting on n/s/r

Pass 3 Aug 2009 127,930 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 127,930 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 116,664 miles

Fluid sweat on offside front shock absorber.

Horn switch operation deteriorated.

Nearside wiper pivot worn.

Slight play in upper steering column lower mount/bearing.

Slight play offside front suspension top strut mount.

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2008 116,658 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fluid sweat on offside front shock absorber.

Nearside wiper pivot worn.

Oil leak

Slight play in upper steering column lower mount/bearing.

Slight play offside front suspension top strut mount.

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2007 101,269 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight rear brake imbalance

surface perishing to offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2007 101,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight rear brake imbalance

surface perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2006 97,026 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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P236 VUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P236 VUB, 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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P236 VUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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