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P464 GRB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,963 mi
Last recorded141,963 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 GRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 141,963 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 141,862 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 137,107 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rusty underneath

Pass 30 Apr 2014 137,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rusty underneath

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 135,750 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 135,255 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 134,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 129,838 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge & wearing close to legal limit 1.6mm,nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge,both front shock absorbers weak,

offside sterring rack gaitor perished,heavy oil leaks,both rear flexible brake hose ferruls corroded,front discs worn,

slight play in offside front suspension top mount,

Fail 15 Nov 2010 129,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge & wearing close to legal limit 1.6mm,nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge,both front shock absorbers weak,

offside sterring rack gaitor perished,heavy oil leaks,both rear flexible brake hose ferruls corroded,front discs worn,

slight play in offside front suspension top mount,

Pass 4 Nov 2009 123,784 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 123,752 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 116,245 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside headlamp slightly loose at bottom

offside door mirror loose

Fail 4 Nov 2008 116,234 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside headlamp slightly loose at bottom

offside door mirror loose

Pass 2 Nov 2007 109,763 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 109,731 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Play in both rear wheel bearinggs

major oil leak

play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2006 89,503 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P464 GRB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P464 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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P464 GRB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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