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P251 NUK

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

793,931 mi
Last recorded793,931 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 NUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 793,931 miles

both door mirrors loose

Fail 17 Jul 2009 79,393 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both door mirrors loose

Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 71,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,500 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 66,500 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P251 NUK is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P251 NUK, 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 P251 NUK registered?

P251 NUK is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P251 NUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P251 NUK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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