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P407 NHL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,226 mi
Last recorded138,226 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 NHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 138,226 miles

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

Nearside headlamp loose.Rear bumper loose.Rear exh mount perished.Rear exh clamp corroded.Nearside front antiroll bar clamp worn.Rear valance corroded.

Fail 28 May 2012 138,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside headlamp loose.Rear bumper loose.Rear exh mount perished.Rear exh clamp corroded.Nearside front antiroll bar clamp worn.Rear valance corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 132,513 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 132,493 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 126,299 miles

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

excess parking brake travel

Fail 7 Jun 2010 126,299 miles

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

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

excess parking brake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2009 120,193 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 119,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

excess parking brake travel

Pass 5 Jun 2008 110,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 93,080 miles

air horn slow to work first time tested

Fail 14 Jun 2007 103,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

air horn slow to work first time tested

Pass 15 Jun 2006 93,080 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 81,718 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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P407 NHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P407 NHL, 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 P407 NHL registered?

P407 NHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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