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P465 EAW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,459 mi
Last recorded201,459 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 EAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 201,459 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 201,458 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 188,103 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 188,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 175,708 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 175,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 160,779 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 160,779 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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P465 EAW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P465 EAW, 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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P465 EAW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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