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P375 NMB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,109 mi
Last recorded194,109 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP375 NMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 194,109 miles

all bodywork corroded

all exhaust deteriorated

all underbody corroded

both front coil springs starting to corrode

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both outer and inner sills corroded

both rear wheel bearings have slight free play

front pipe has a slight blow

nearisde cv boot starting to leak grease

offside fornt shocker has a slight misting of oil

offside front chassis corroded

offside rear tyre starting to wear

oil leaks

radiator support corroded

rear brake pipes from compensator corroded

rear registration plate starting to fade

stonechips in screen

Fail 28 Jul 2014 194,109 miles

all exhaust deteriorated

all underbody corroded

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all bodywork corroded

both front coil springs starting to corrode

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both outer and inner sills corroded

both rear wheel bearings have slight free play

front pipe has a slight blow

nearisde cv boot starting to leak grease

offside fornt shocker has a slight misting of oil

offside front chassis corroded

offside rear tyre starting to wear

oil leaks

radiator support corroded

rear brake pipes from compensator corroded

rear registration plate starting to fade

stonechips in screen

Pass 22 Jul 2013 187,059 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

backbox outer shell corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both rear wheel bearings have slight free play

freeplay in both wiper arms

front cross member corroded

nearside check strap missing

nearside rack arm has slight free play

offside front chassis leg corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

rear balance heavily corroded

rear brake pipe going to compensator corroded

spare wheel missing

stonechip in screen

wiper dont park on screen

Fail 20 Jul 2013 187,059 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

backbox outer shell corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both rear wheel bearings have slight free play

freeplay in both wiper arms

front cross member corroded

nearside check strap missing

nearside rack arm has slight free play

offside front chassis leg corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

rear balance heavily corroded

rear brake pipe going to compensator corroded

spare wheel missing

stonechip in screen

wiper dont park on screen

Pass 18 Jul 2012 180,819 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight freeplay

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Underbody starting to corrode

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 180,819 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight freeplay

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

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Underbody starting to corrode

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 172,660 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs worn

Fail 4 Aug 2011 172,660 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 163,145 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 163,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 154,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipe slight corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2008 142,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

roof corroded slightly .

Pass 16 Jul 2008 142,264 miles

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

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

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

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

roof corroded slightly .

Fail 14 Jul 2008 142,158 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

roof corroded slightly .

Pass 18 Jul 2007 132,897 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 132,897 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

small stone chip in front screen

Pass 21 Jul 2006 123,328 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 123,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P375 NMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P375 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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P375 NMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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