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P529 ETV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,902 mi
Last recorded91,902 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 ETV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,902 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes have been greased preventing a full inspection

Fail 25 Aug 2016 91,902 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake pipes have been greased preventing a full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,682 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,863 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 86,120 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 86,093 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 84,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pedal has a lot of travel

screen marked n/s

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2011 82,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 79,929 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottom steering coloumn bush worn

Pass 10 Oct 2009 77,211 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 77,211 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 76,231 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 71,429 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 71,429 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 67,609 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 67,609 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P529 ETV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P529 ETV, 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 P529 ETV registered?

P529 ETV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P529 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P529 ETV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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