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P468 ORT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,664 mi
Last recorded148,664 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 ORT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 148,664 miles

N/S/F CHASSIS SECTION STARTING TO BLOW.

N/S/R TYRE AGE CRACKING AND WEARING SLIGHTLY ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R INNER SILL SECTION GETTING WEAK.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 148,664 miles

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

N/S/F CHASSIS SECTION STARTING TO BLOW.

N/S/R TYRE AGE CRACKING AND WEARING SLIGHTLY ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

O/S/R INNER SILL SECTION GETTING WEAK.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 146,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 146,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 143,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 133,883 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 133,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

rear exhaust has a temporary repair to its mounting

Pass 22 Sep 2009 129,562 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Wipers only just clearing screen

front exhaust pipe bracket has play

slight imbalance n/s park brake

tailbox supported by wire but secure

Fail 14 Sep 2009 129,516 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wipers only just clearing screen

front exhaust pipe bracket has play

slight imbalance n/s park brake

tailbox supported by wire but secure

Pass 30 Sep 2008 128,610 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tailbox secure but with wire

front number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2007 126,446 miles

There is a severe engine oil leak from the sump.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 121,481 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P468 ORT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P468 ORT, 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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P468 ORT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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