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P537 NRP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,572 mi
Last recorded146,572 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 NRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2009 146,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Loud noise from gearbox/flywheel area

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight corossion to chassis nsr

Slight corrosion to roof box

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 146,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Loud noise from gearbox/flywheel area

Oil leak

Slight corossion to chassis nsr

Slight corrosion to roof box

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 143,538 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2008 143,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2007 137,915 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 137,612 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 132,642 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 132,591 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P537 NRP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P537 NRP, 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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P537 NRP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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