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P249 CPG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,288 mi
Last recorded50,288 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 CPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front mirror has sharpe edge by additional wire

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

rear bumper loose but secure

Fail 10 Dec 2015 50,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front mirror has sharpe edge by additional wire

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bumper loose but secure

Pass 3 Dec 2014 49,120 miles

wiper arms worn

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,064 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 44,672 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 42,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,030 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,267 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 34,246 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 32,736 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,141 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 27,962 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,116 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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P249 CPG 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 78.6%.

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 P249 CPG, 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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P249 CPG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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