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P299 CWP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

78,761 mi
Last recorded78,761 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 CWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2019 78,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed in more than one location. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting point front. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed in more than one location. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting point front. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Extremely high level of corrosion throughout underside,very strongly advise.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In more than one location. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Door check strap missing.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Speedometer operation impaired Erratic operation. (7.8 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 1. ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,218 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door high, level of corrosion,

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills very poor condition, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights presented on number 1. ()

brake fluid discolured.

very high level of corrosion throughout underside,including suspension mountings,

Fail 17 Jul 2018 77,218 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to inspect nearside door frame, (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills very poor condition, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights presented on number 1. ()

brake fluid discolured.

very high level of corrosion throughout underside,including suspension mountings,

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very strongly advise, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front bumper insecure,no sharp edges,

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very strongly advise, (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29%, (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights presented on number 3. ()

general corrosion on underside of vehicle,strongly advise,

Fail 27 Jun 2017 75,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump not working, (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened too thin,poor surface area, (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated metal part of hose, (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed, (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed,two places, (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated metal part of hose, (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed, (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very strongly advise, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front bumper insecure,no sharp edges,

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very strongly advise, (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29%, (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights presented on number 3. ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,444 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion,on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2016 75,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion,on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,126 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

n/s/f o/s/f tyres near legal limit

Fail 29 Jun 2015 72,064 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,232 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 67,232 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 62,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,255 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 59,255 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,911 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 55,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,246 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,522 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 49,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre on limit and nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge to 0mm

Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,711 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,338 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 41,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P299 CWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 P299 CWP, 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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P299 CWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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