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P314 RVS

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,028 mi
Last recorded117,028 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 RVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 117,028 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 115,975 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 115,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 108,282 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

wiper arms worn

Fail 9 Apr 2011 108,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

wiper arms worn

Pass 17 Apr 2010 99,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2010

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,944 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 90,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 81,070 miles

Oil leak

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)

crack in front no plate

evidence of previous leak from filler neck area

front pads may not last until next service.

play in wiper arms & wipers split

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Fail 5 Apr 2008 81,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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)

crack in front no plate

evidence of previous leak from filler neck area

front pads may not last until next service.

play in wiper arms & wipers split

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Pass 10 Apr 2007 73,255 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 73,255 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

movment in wiper arms

slight play in steering column and rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Apr 2006 66,026 miles

both front headlamps clips broken. but not insecure.

only one tone working on horn.

small amount of play from steering colum

small amount of play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

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 RVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P314 RVS, 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 P314 RVS registered?

P314 RVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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