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P372 RAH

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,512 mi
Last recorded112,512 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP372 RAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 112,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 112,468 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 99,022 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,753 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 87,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,522 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 87,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 86,738 miles

Offside front tyre wall cracking

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,738 miles

Offside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2008 86,316 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 86,316 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 85,128 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 85,128 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 83,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 83,777 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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P372 RAH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P372 RAH, 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 P372 RAH registered?

P372 RAH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P372 RAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P372 RAH shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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