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P529 VWR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,739 mi
Last recorded160,739 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 VWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 160,739 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 156,559 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2012 156,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded

n/s rear tyre cracking to tread

Pass 18 Oct 2011 153,050 miles

n/s/r tyre perished n/s mirror cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2011 153,014 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre perished n/s mirror cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2010 147,252 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 147,252 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 143,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 101,453 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsr tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 16 Oct 2008 101,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsr tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 26 Sep 2007 101,453 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 101,453 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n.s outer sill damaged prior to testing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 96,476 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 96,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine sump leaking

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 VWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P529 VWR, 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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P529 VWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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