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P428 NHL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,157 mi
Last recorded104,157 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 NHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 104,157 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

oil leaking from sump pan.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 104,157 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

oil leaking from sump pan.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 101,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2008 101,787 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2007 99,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2007 99,061 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2006 90,178 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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P428 NHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P428 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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What year was P428 NHL registered?

P428 NHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P428 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P428 NHL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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