MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,406 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
windscreen cracked out of swept area
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
windscreen cracked out of swept area
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s outer sill accident damage
o/s rear bearing dust cover missing.
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Battery insecure
n/s and o/s front tyres perished.
o/s/r hub dust cover missing.
rear number plate deteriorated.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P242 MDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P242 MDA, 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 P242 MDA registered?
P242 MDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 April 1997.
Is P242 MDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P242 MDA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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