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P524 XUM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,666 mi
Last recorded155,666 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 155,666 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 155,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 137,946 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 137,945 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 126,087 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 126,083 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 113,937 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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P524 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P524 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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What year was P524 XUM registered?

P524 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P524 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 XUM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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