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P391 FDP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,313 mi
Last recorded180,313 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 FDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 180,313 miles

both front chassis rails rusty poor condition

both outer sills at rear corroded

exhaust blow front pipe poor condition

o/s/front floor been welded ok day of test

Fail 24 Sep 2018 180,288 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front chassis rails rusty poor condition

both outter sills at rears inner arch rusty poor condition

exhaust blow front pipe poor condition

o/s/front floor been welded ok day of test

Pass 19 Sep 2017 176,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

Oil leak ()

chassis rails corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 168,101 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all four bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 168,101 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported catalytic converter to centre section clamp loose (7.1.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front lower offside cross member anti roll bar support bracket (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all four bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 154,481 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 154,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe join (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 141,979 miles

genral corrosion undersides

n/s front chassis rail slight corrodeed

o/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 31 Oct 2014 141,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

genral corrosion undersides

n/s front chassis rail slight corrodeed

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 7 Nov 2013 129,816 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs rusty condition

genaral corrosion under sides

hand brake travel

o/s rear tyre perishing

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Nov 2013 129,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs rusty condition

genaral corrosion under sides

hand brake travel

o/s rear tyre perishing

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 120,991 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 120,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 108,000 miles

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

battary inscure

travel on park brake leaver

Fail 28 Jun 2011 107,964 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

battary inscure

travel on park brake leaver

Pass 3 Jul 2010 97,653 miles

Oil leak

some free play in wiper arms

Fail 28 Jun 2010 97,597 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

some free play in wiper arms

Pass 29 Jun 2009 86,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 74,194 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 74,032 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 61,745 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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P391 FDP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P391 FDP, 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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P391 FDP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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