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P245 VUB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,842 mi
Last recorded122,842 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 VUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 122,842 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 122,004 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 121,082 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,612 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking within treads

Fail 12 Dec 2013 119,612 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

offside rear tyre cracking within treads

Pass 5 Dec 2012 117,782 miles

Oil leak

center rear body corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 117,782 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

center rear body corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 116,318 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 114,084 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres have cracking between tread pattern

o/s rear tyre has cracking between tread pattern

Fail 24 Nov 2010 114,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s front tyres have cracking between tread pattern

o/s rear tyre has cracking between tread pattern

Pass 18 Nov 2009 111,082 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 109,909 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 108,694 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 108,694 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 105,414 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 103,301 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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P245 VUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc 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 P245 VUB, 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 P245 VUB registered?

P245 VUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P245 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 VUB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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