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P420 LOL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,065 mi
Last recorded155,065 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 LOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 155,065 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 155,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 149,262 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2011 149,254 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 19 May 2010 139,896 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 129,126 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 129,126 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jun 2007 125,122 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 122,200 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P420 LOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P420 LOL, 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 P420 LOL registered?

P420 LOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P420 LOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 LOL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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