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P349 SDM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,161 mi
Last recorded163,161 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 SDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 163,161 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 163,042 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 129,647 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 111,827 miles

A/C reciever dryer brackets broken

Alternator belt perished

Corrosion to underside of chassis

Corrosion/holes in fridge unit above windscreen

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front numberplate deteriorated

Fuel tank corroded

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F wheel damaged

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

Radiator in poor condition

Rear numberplate cracked

Washer jets poor

Fail 23 Jul 2011 111,663 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

A/C reciever dryer brackets broken

Alternator belt perished

Corrosion to underside of chassis

Corrosion/holes in fridge unit above windscreen

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front numberplate deteriorated

Fuel tank corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F wheel damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Radiator in poor condition

Rear numberplate cracked

Washer jets poor

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,255 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 102,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 92,882 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 80,399 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 80,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,852 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 62,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 62,333 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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P349 SDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P349 SDM, 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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P349 SDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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