MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear crossmember corroding not holed offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding not holed
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear crossmember corroding not holed offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding not holed
Oil leak
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODING
RADIATOR POOR SLIGHT LEAK
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
SUMP LEAKING
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODING
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
RADIATOR POOR SLIGHT LEAK
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
SUMP LEAKING
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AREAS AROUND REAR SPRING HANGERS CORRODING
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P485 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P485 VNP, 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 P485 VNP registered?
P485 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P485 VNP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P485 VNP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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