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P314 FPM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,477 mi
Last recorded166,477 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 FPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 166,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2015 163,621 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

both sides sills slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fuel filler pipe perished

Pass 6 Feb 2014 160,540 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 156,754 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 153,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 153,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 148,719 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 148,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 144,272 miles

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

naerside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 15 Feb 2010 144,272 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

naerside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 12 Feb 2009 140,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 135,118 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 129,941 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 124,249 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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P314 FPM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P314 FPM, 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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P314 FPM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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