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P251 SAC

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,833 mi
Last recorded74,833 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 SAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 74,833 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear inner valance corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 172,678 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2008 172,675 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 166,759 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2007 166,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 146,204 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 146,201 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from engine (front)

spare wheel missing

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 SAC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SAC, 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 SAC registered?

P251 SAC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P251 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P251 SAC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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