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P488 XUM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,191 mi
Last recorded145,191 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 145,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Foot brake has long travel.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlamp unit mountings are damaged but headlamp is still secure.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front bake disc's are heavily corroded on their inner faces.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 145,191 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlamp unit mountings are damaged but headlamp is still secure.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has very long travel

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

foot brake has very long travel, recommend repair or adjustment ASAP

front bake disc's are heavily corroded on their inner faces.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,848 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 14,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 137,271 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 132,213 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 126,724 miles

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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P488 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P488 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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P488 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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