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P487 VNP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,243 mi
Last recorded77,243 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2009 77,243 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 74,022 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 74,022 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,832 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s head light lens chipped

o/s head lamp losing reflective backing

Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,764 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2006 63,760 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak from engine

stone chip in headlight

Pass 15 Sep 2005 59,100 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P487 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc 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 P487 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 P487 VNP registered?

P487 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P487 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P487 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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