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P519 XUM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,750 mi
Last recorded100,750 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,750 miles

Nearside & Offside rear Outer sills Heavily filled with body filler

Fail 8 Sep 2015 100,747 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded siil (5.2.6)

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

Nearside & Offside rear Outer sills Heavily filled with body filler

Pass 18 Aug 2014 95,576 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 95,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 91,162 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 91,034 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 87,279 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 83,159 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,793 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 78,793 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,944 miles

both rear brake flexy hoses starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,674 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 66,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 63,480 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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P519 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P519 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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P519 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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