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P491 VWR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,199 mi
Last recorded162,199 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 VWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 162,199 miles

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear cross member rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2010 162,199 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

handbrake getting high

rear cross member rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2009 157,644 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 149,252 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 131,912 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear flexis corroding

general unbody corrsion

high imbalence on rear brakes

n/s/f shock slight misting

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 30 May 2006 125,531 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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P491 VWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P491 VWR, 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 P491 VWR registered?

P491 VWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P491 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 VWR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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