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P321 VKX

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,195 mi
Last recorded86,195 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 VKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 86,195 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 86,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,351 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 81,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,966 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

steering rack slight wear o/s

Fail 6 Feb 2010 71,839 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 71,839 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 67,275 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 67,273 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank filler pipe clip insecure but not leaking

Fail 6 Feb 2008 64,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

rear tyres slight misshape

Pass 6 Feb 2008 64,341 miles

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

rear tyres slight misshape

Pass 8 Feb 2007 62,583 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 7 Feb 2007 62,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 9 Feb 2006 59,696 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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P321 VKX 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 P321 VKX, 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 P321 VKX registered?

P321 VKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P321 VKX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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