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P240 HAU

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,168 mi
Last recorded147,168 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 HAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 147,168 miles

Nearside wiper blade split at end.

Offside & nearside rear chassis rails corroded.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 147,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside wiper blade split at end.

Offside & nearside rear chassis rails corroded.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 140,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 140,872 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

exhaust rear section has a temporary mount fitted

offside rear light lense has slight damage

Pass 2 Nov 2007 136,526 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2007 136,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 130,256 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

Fail 28 Oct 2006 130,256 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres on 2mm

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P240 HAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P240 HAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P240 HAU?

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What year was P240 HAU registered?

P240 HAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P240 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 HAU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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