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P377 OSC

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,862 mi
Last recorded107,862 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 OSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2013 107,862 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 101,543 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 101,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,854 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,837 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 95,791 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 94,269 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 90,940 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 90,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 87,030 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 86,960 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 83,184 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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P377 OSC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P377 OSC, 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 P377 OSC registered?

P377 OSC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P377 OSC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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