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P421 NHL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,130 mi
Last recorded58,130 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 NHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,130 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 58,128 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 57,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,956 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 56,955 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

battery insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,615 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 55,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,887 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,277 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,680 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 50,661 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,192 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 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 76.9%.

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 P421 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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P421 NHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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