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P421 ENT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,868 mi
Last recorded208,868 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 ENT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 208,868 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 208,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 204,395 miles

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 204,393 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 198,844 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 198,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 189,550 miles

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.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 189,544 miles

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.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 181,123 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 170,986 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 163,563 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 163,563 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 146,834 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 146,834 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 141,957 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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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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