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P490 WTX

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,650 mi
Last recorded111,650 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 WTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,650 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills (5.2.6)

general corrosion to rear inner panel

Pass 15 Mar 2016 109,969 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,288 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both outer sills slightly corroded but not excessively weakened

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

Pass 17 Mar 2014 137,031 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 106,203 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,771 miles

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front shock absorbers weak in operation

Fail 21 Mar 2012 102,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 102,023 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 101,986 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 99,175 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,878 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear veiw mirror damaged but not affecting vision

Pass 18 Mar 2009 92,455 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 92,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 88,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 84,824 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 82,582 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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P490 WTX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P490 WTX, 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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P490 WTX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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