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P361 FFC

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,714 mi
Last recorded202,714 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 FFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 202,714 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front cross member and rear chassis corroded

offside front upper door hinge weak

Fail 11 Oct 2012 202,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front cross member and rear chassis corroded

offside front upper door hinge weak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 192,497 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine smokey

Fail 18 Oct 2011 192,495 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine smokey

Pass 21 Oct 2010 181,496 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper arm worn

Fail 21 Oct 2010 181,494 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper arm worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 169,261 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 15 Oct 2009 169,258 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 2 Oct 2008 152,259 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 152,255 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 124,328 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 124,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

slight play in d/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2006 120,827 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 120,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front no plate defaced

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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P361 FFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P361 FFC, 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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P361 FFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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