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P425 ENT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,807 mi
Last recorded95,807 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 ENT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2008 95,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2007 90,941 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 90,941 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 89,144 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

handbrake has plenty of travel

wiper arm pivots very worn

Fail 15 Mar 2006 89,144 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake has plenty of travel

rear spring bushes worn

wiper arm pivot pins worn

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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P425 ENT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P425 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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What year was P425 ENT registered?

P425 ENT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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