MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front road springs heavily corroded
nearside front chassis slightly corroded
nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded
offside rear sill damaged and slightly corroded
offside rear slight body damage
oil leak
rear bumper slightly insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear bumper slightly insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front road springs heavily corroded
front inner brake discs heavily corroded
nearside front chassis slightly corroded
nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded
offside rear sill damaged and slightly corroded
offside rear slight body damage
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper insecure
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper insecure
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside door handle sticks
wiperarm hinges very worn
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside door handle sticks
wiperarm hinges very worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate loose.>>> Various corrosion on vehicle and its components.>>> Rear wheels damaged.>>> Nearside rear tyre tread cut.>>> Handbrake cables in poor condition.>>> Rear wheels foul the suspension when fully hanging.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate loose.>>> Various corrosion on vehicle and its components.>>> Rear wheels damaged.>>> Nearside rear tyre tread cut.>>> Handbrake cables in poor condition.>>> Rear wheels foul the suspension when fully hanging.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P421 ENT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P421 ENT, 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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P421 ENT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 February 1997.
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