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P434 FDP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

128,747 mi
Last recorded128,747 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 FDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2008 128,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

corrosion to offside chassis section

imbalance between front brakes

nearside door mirror missing

offside front lower and nearside front lower ball joints dust boots split

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside rear tyre perished

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

spare tyre exposing cords

various oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2007 121,308 miles

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

corrosion starting in offside front of chassis

exhaust system rusty and leaking

ferules on both rear brake hoses rusty

front brake discs in poor condition

fuel tank rusty

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside reverse light inoperative

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

wipers poor

Fail 26 Oct 2007 121,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

corrosion starting in offside front of chassis

exhaust system rusty and leaking

ferules on both rear brake hoses rusty

front brake discs in poor condition

fuel tank rusty

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside reverse light inoperative

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

wipers poor

Pass 5 Oct 2006 112,424 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 112,424 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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P434 FDP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P434 FDP, 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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P434 FDP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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