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P493 VWR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,695 mi
Last recorded110,695 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 VWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 110,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 110,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 105,421 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 102,473 miles

Front number plate detteriating.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 102,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front number plate detteriating.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 99,083 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 99,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 96,556 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 92,909 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 92,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 88,619 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 88,613 miles

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

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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P493 VWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P493 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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P493 VWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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