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P253 MHE

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,252 mi
Last recorded107,252 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 MHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,252 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 107,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 101,766 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 96,147 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 96,147 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 93,539 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both bottom ball joint rubber boots split and will cause the joints to fail.

drainage hole at nearside front corroded.

front brake discs worn.

offside outer sill at rear corroded.

rear reg plate cracked.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 93,539 miles

both bottom ball joint rubber boots split and will cause the joints to fail.

drainage hole at nearside front corroded.

front brake discs worn.

offside outer sill at rear corroded.

rear reg plate cracked.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 90,353 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 90,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,284 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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P253 MHE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P253 MHE, 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 P253 MHE registered?

P253 MHE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P253 MHE safe to buy?

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