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P460 GRB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,263 mi
Last recorded136,263 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 GRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 136,263 miles

bad oil leak.

front shocks starting to get soft.

oil warning light on.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

spare tyre defective.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 136,263 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak.

front shocks starting to get soft.

oil warning light on.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

spare tyre defective.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 125,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

bad oil leak.

front brake discs pitted/corroded.

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 125,781 miles

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

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak.

n/s mirror unit damaged/glass missing.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 114,059 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 114,059 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid starting to get low.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

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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P460 GRB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P460 GRB, 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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P460 GRB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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