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P491 XUM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,312 mi
Last recorded123,312 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 123,312 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 122,543 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

rearb exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Dec 2014 117,231 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 117,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 114,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 114,405 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 109,844 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 109,844 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 104,628 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 104,628 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 100,136 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 95,075 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 91,527 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 91,527 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes noisey operation

Pass 22 Oct 2007 84,650 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes noisy operation

Pass 26 Sep 2006 79,468 miles

slight play n/s inner rack ball joint

Pass 3 Aug 2005 71,718 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 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P491 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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P491 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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