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P405 VWR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,939 mi
Last recorded125,939 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 VWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2011 125,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 125,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 122,472 miles

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

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

fr and rre number plates det

hb travel getting long

Pass 7 Mar 2009
Fail 7 Mar 2009

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 115,689 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 115,689 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 108,752 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 108,752 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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P405 VWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P405 VWR, 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 P405 VWR registered?

P405 VWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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