MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear spring shckles corroded
front and rear no plates damaged
o/s wiper arm worn
front brake ferrules corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded
offside front top shocker play
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake ferrules corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded
offside front top shocker play
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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P42 SDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P42 SDM, 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 P42 SDM registered?
P42 SDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 June 1997.
Is P42 SDM safe to buy?
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