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P254 VUR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,127 mi
Last recorded97,127 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 VUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 97,127 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 97,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 94,507 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 94,507 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,771 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Mar 2011 91,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 89,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 86,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Scratches on windscreen.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 84,359 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 84,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Centre part of exhaust insecure and slightly blowing.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 81,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 78,972 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 78,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P254 VUR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P254 VUR, 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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P254 VUR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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