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P34 SEW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,815 mi
Last recorded192,815 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 SEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 192,815 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 192,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 188,428 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 184,307 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 180,185 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 175,046 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 175,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 168,907 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 163,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 163,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 158,185 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 158,185 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 150,548 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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P34 SEW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P34 SEW, 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 P34 SEW registered?

P34 SEW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P34 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P34 SEW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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