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P373 NMB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,520 mi
Last recorded120,520 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 NMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 120,520 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

horn quite

n/s sill has small hole

n/s wheel arch trim missing

Fail 17 Aug 2012 120,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

horn quite

n/s sill has small hole

n/s wheel arch trim missing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 108,117 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f plastic wheel arch missing

o/s door mirror broken replaced with smaller mirror

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 99,480 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 99,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 95,417 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f tyre slight cut on wall

Pass 24 Aug 2009 95,417 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight cut on wall

Fail 8 Aug 2008 92,581 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 92,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 89,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 85,558 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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P373 NMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P373 NMB, 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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P373 NMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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