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P522 TVS

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,743 mi
Last recorded153,743 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 TVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 153,743 miles

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

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

Oil leak

body rusting all over

offside seat belt stalk cover missing

roof wind deflector corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 153,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

body rusting all over

offside seat belt stalk cover missing

roof wind deflector corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 146,995 miles

battery inscure

offside seat belt stalk cover missing

roof wind deflector corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 146,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

battery inscure

offside seat belt stalk cover missing

roof wind deflector corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 141,771 miles

battery inscure

offside seat belt stalk

roof wind deflector rottern

Fail 16 Feb 2012 141,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

battery inscure

offside seat belt stalk

roof wind deflector rottern

Pass 1 Mar 2011 138,222 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fan belt loose

offside front seat belt cover missing

roof wind deflector corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2011 138,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fan belt loose

offside front seat belt cover missing

roof wind deflector corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2010 132,467 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

roof panel rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2009 126,585 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 120,940 miles

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

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 120,940 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 115,940 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 115,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 109,844 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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P522 TVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P522 TVS, 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 P522 TVS registered?

P522 TVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P522 TVS safe to buy?

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