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P312 VDW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

172,358 mi
Last recorded172,358 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 VDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 172,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 172,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 161,998 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 161,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,791 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

spare tyre is punctured

Fail 18 Oct 2012 152,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

spare tyre is punctured

Pass 20 Oct 2011 143,839 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 143,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 134,871 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 128,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 128,893 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 121,963 miles

diff bearings noisy

throttle pedal very hard

Fail 13 Oct 2008 121,961 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

diff bearings noisy

throttle pedal very hard

Pass 29 Oct 2007 114,006 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm

Fail 29 Oct 2007 113,997 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm

Fail 27 Sep 2006 106,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2006 106,622 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2005 99,791 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 99,771 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both rear flexi hoses top ferrule begining to corrode

slight play in both rack end joints

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P312 VDW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P312 VDW, 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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P312 VDW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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