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P239 HOV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,596 mi
Last recorded176,596 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 HOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 176,596 miles

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

both front wiper arms worn

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside front wing corroded at bottom

rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 6 Jan 2010 176,596 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front wiper arms worn

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside front wing corroded at bottom

rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 22 Jan 2009 172,304 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Jan 2009 172,304 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2008 168,547 miles

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)

front exhaust mounting deteriorating

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Dec 2006 160,112 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 160,112 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P239 HOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P239 HOV, 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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P239 HOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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