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P374 HOV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,067 mi
Last recorded163,067 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 HOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 163,067 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 163,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 157,047 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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 Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front plate border line

Pass 4 Oct 2008 145,817 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 132,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 120,914 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 120,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

oil leak

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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P374 HOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P374 HOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P374 HOV registered?

P374 HOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P374 HOV safe to buy?

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