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P259 WFE

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,039 mi
Last recorded101,039 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 WFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 101,039 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,462 miles

both top strut mounts worn front

corrosion noted on both front chassis sections

exhaust noted rusty in places

f/n/s shock noted damp

f/o/s outer c.v gaitor weeping grease

Pass 3 Oct 2015 95,054 miles

exhaust rusty and most rubbers are poor

front number plate is damaged

gear linkage is badly worn

most tyres low on tread and worn on edges

n/s mirror is badly damaged

r/o/s tyre low on tread splitting at sit wall and badly perished

underside rusty in places

Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,096 miles

exhaust rusty and blowing at front

f/n/s tyre curbed

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn at inner edge

oil leak

r/o/s tyre perished and curbed

underside rusty in places

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,985 miles

exhaust rusty

front number plate damaged

most tyres curbed

oil level found very low

r/n/s tyre worn at inner edge

r/o/s tyre badly curbed

r/o/s tyre worn at inner edge

underside very rusty in places

Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,085 miles

The O/S/R tyre is perrished.

Fail 27 Oct 2012 80,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust blow noted from the downpipe joint.

The O/S/R tyre is perrished.

The front exhaust bracket is broken.

The rear silencer is fouling the N/S/R spring.

Wear and corrosion noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 73,773 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s shock leaking

front discs badly worn

o/s door check strap braking from door pillar

underside rusty in places esp front

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,987 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 61,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,639 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,266 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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P259 WFE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P259 WFE, 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 P259 WFE registered?

P259 WFE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P259 WFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 WFE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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