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P475 DPF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,725 mi
Last recorded117,725 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 DPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2006 117,725 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 117,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2005 108,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust getting weak

n/s repeater damaged temp repair

Pass 6 Sep 2005 108,728 miles

exhaust getting weak

n/s repeater damaged temp repair

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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P475 DPF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P475 DPF, 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 P475 DPF registered?

P475 DPF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P475 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P475 DPF shows 4 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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