MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,079 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
footbrake and hand brake require attention soon
front number plate cracked
offside door mirror repaired by tape
offside front steering rack joint has slight play
slight play in both front shocker top mounts
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
footbrake and handbrake require attention soon
offside door mirror secured by tape
rear number plate cracked
slight play in both front shocker top mounts
slight play in offside steering rack joint
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
headlamp aims on limit
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?
P485 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 May 1997.
Is P485 XUM safe to buy?
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