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P435 WUA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,871 mi
Last recorded157,871 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 WUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 157,871 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 154,678 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bad oil leaks

both front lower ball joints covers split

both front wiper arms pivots worn

front and rear number plates damaged,recommend replacement

front brake discs pitted and worn,pads seem low,RECOMMEND ATTENTION

front exhaust section damaged

handbrake cable mount weak

interior mirror missing

knock in steering

noise from cam belt/alternator area,recoomend attention

signs of corrosion rear chassis rails and spring mounts

slight play in osf lower ball joint

stone chip in os head lamp

Pass 3 Dec 2005 139,132 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 139,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P435 WUA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P435 WUA, 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 P435 WUA registered?

P435 WUA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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