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P461 NVW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,764 mi
Last recorded125,764 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 NVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 125,764 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 125,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2008 118,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 118,344 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 114,936 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 114,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P461 NVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc 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 P461 NVW, 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 P461 NVW registered?

P461 NVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P461 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 NVW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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