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P244 OMB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,819 mi
Last recorded102,819 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 OMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 102,819 miles

Front x/ member slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 102,819 miles

Front x/ member slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 10,101 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes are gresed

Fail 20 Aug 2016 101,007 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes are gresed

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,970 miles

all the under side is under sealed

both inner sills are slightly corroded

both rear tyres are wearing on outer edge s

Fail 1 Sep 2015 98,904 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres are wearing on puter edges

Different size tyres are fitted on both axles

Passenger seat slightly insecure

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

Underbody is undersealed not allowing full inspection of corrosion to take place

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,075 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,997 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes grease up

Fail 7 Sep 2013 94,995 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes grease up

Pass 15 Sep 2012 93,258 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has been waxoil

Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,739 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 90,029 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,839 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

different size tyres on front & rear axles

n/s rear tyre cracking on inner edge

o/s & n/s front inner wings getting in poor condition but not holed

Pass 2 Oct 2008 85,551 miles

wear in steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2007 83,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,979 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 OMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMB, 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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P244 OMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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