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P246 MOT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,461 mi
Last recorded136,461 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 MOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 136,461 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2014 131,941 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 131,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 126,916 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 124,201 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2010 119,034 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 119,013 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 115,331 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 115,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 110,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion forming to rear silencer.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 110,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion forming to rear silencer.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 102,411 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 94,842 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 94,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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P246 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P246 MOT, 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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P246 MOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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