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P448 DDV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,420 mi
Last recorded100,420 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 DDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 100,420 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 100,420 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 92,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R wheel bearing has slight noise, not excessive on test.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Feb 2006 89,167 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 89,167 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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P448 DDV 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 60%.

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 P448 DDV, 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 P448 DDV registered?

P448 DDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P448 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P448 DDV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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