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P538 NTU

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,254 mi
Last recorded162,254 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 NTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 162,254 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 162,245 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 157,511 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 153,430 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 151,965 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 149,591 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 149,591 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 147,052 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009
Fail 28 Feb 2009 145,036 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2008 142,096 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 136,816 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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P538 NTU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P538 NTU, 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 P538 NTU registered?

P538 NTU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P538 NTU safe to buy?

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