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P386 RAH

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,820 mi
Last recorded115,820 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 RAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 115,820 miles

surface corrosion present on vehicle on underside

Fail 6 May 2011 115,802 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

surface corrosion present on vehicle on underside

Pass 26 May 2010 113,843 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion forming on n/s outer sill at rear

Fail 20 May 2010 113,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

surface corrosion forming on n/s outer sill at rear

Pass 1 Jun 2009 109,659 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 109,655 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front pads seem worn thin, advise full inspection

fuel tank seems damp,poss diesel, may be split breather pipe (as on VT30),strongly advise tank washed and fully inspected

Pass 29 May 2008 99,054 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 99,048 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight leak from o/s shock

Pass 19 Jun 2007 92,784 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 92,784 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 83,653 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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P386 RAH 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 54.5%.

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 P386 RAH, 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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P386 RAH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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