MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust corroded
front anti roll bar bushes worn
oil leak
screen damaged
underside surface corrosion
Nearside headlight chipped.
Offside rear tyre worn, at wear bars.
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside rear brake slow to react.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside rear brake slow to react.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
No plate lights, nearside cover broken, offside light - suspect connection.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P278 BDG 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 85.7%.
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 P278 BDG, 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 P278 BDG registered?
P278 BDG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 April 1997.
Is P278 BDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P278 BDG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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