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P267 WFE

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,491 mi
Last recorded82,491 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP267 WFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,491 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel filter corroded

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/R tyre has splits / cracks between tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre perished on walls and has splits in tread [ worn low ]

Oil filter corroded

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Scratches in windscreen

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight brake bind on o/s/r

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,508 miles

Front Number Plate Deteriorated But Unlikely To Be Misread

O/s/r Tyre Low Inner Edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 80,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Number Plate Deteriorated But Unlikely To Be Misread

O/s/r Tyre Low Inner Edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 74,974 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,734 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 51,740 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 47,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 47,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,309 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 42,122 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 39,099 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 39,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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P267 WFE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P267 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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P267 WFE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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