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P244 FVO

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,691 mi
Last recorded105,691 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 FVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 105,691 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 97,794 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s front chassis split

screen marked

slight play in rack

Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,999 miles

as last test

Fail 27 Oct 2009 89,991 miles

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

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

corrosion on roof

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2008 83,259 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 75,916 miles

Oil leak

rear brake inbalance

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Nov 2006 67,388 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 58,836 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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P244 FVO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P244 FVO, 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 P244 FVO registered?

P244 FVO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P244 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 FVO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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