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P445 NHL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,609 mi
Last recorded130,609 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 NHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 130,609 miles

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

engine oil leak

front and rear chassis crossmembers getting corroded

front and rear floors getting corroded

front anti roll bar link rubbers getting worn

front suspension mounting points getting corroded

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

rear brake backplates and drums getting corroded

some play steering rack

washers lazy

Pass 10 Jan 2011 129,463 miles

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust front bracket getting corroded

existing repairs to both outer and both undersills untidy but appear ok

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

offside bulkhead getting corroded near brake servo mount

rear brake backplates getting corroded

rear chassis rails and crossmember getting corroded

rear load sensing valve getting corroded

some corrosion both step sills

some corrosion front anti roll bar mounting points

some play front anti roll bar link bushes

tow bar mounting points getting corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 123,366 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 123,136 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front door mirror has slight crack but not affecting the rear view.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 123,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front door mirror has slight crack but not affecting the rear view.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 122,395 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 122,384 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

vehicle underbody starting to show signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas, reccommend underseal.

Pass 16 May 2006 118,620 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 118,620 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P445 NHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P445 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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P445 NHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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