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P381 MMB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,327 mi
Last recorded110,327 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 MMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 110,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front wiperblade split

offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

spare tyre missing

Fail 18 Jan 2012 110,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front wiperblade split

offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

spare tyre missing

Pass 10 Feb 2011 100,463 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 100,463 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 100,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust not in all rubber mounts but still supported

nearside front wiperblade split

spare tyre missing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 92,896 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 92,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 82,463 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 82,336 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,802 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 75,664 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 68,716 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 62,221 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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P381 MMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P381 MMB, 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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P381 MMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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