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P414 XUM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,597 mi
Last recorded112,597 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2014 112,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

outer body corrsion

Pass 6 Nov 2013 105,071 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front exhaust flexi damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,704 miles

front disc pads getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 93,777 miles

handbrake slightly high

n/s/f tyre close to limit

slight blow on exhaust front

Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,029 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 85,107 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 85,107 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 82,666 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 79,709 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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P414 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P414 XUM, 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 P414 XUM registered?

P414 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P414 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P414 XUM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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