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P523 BOD

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,176 mi
Last recorded240,176 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 BOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 240,176 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 231,904 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 222,657 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2006 222,656 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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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P523 BOD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P523 BOD, 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 P523 BOD registered?

P523 BOD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P523 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 BOD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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