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P558 PPU

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,025 mi
Last recorded133,025 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 PPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 133,025 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 124,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 121,084 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 114,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 114,218 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 107,994 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 102,336 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 98,510 miles

REAR DOOR CORRODED

Pass 18 Jun 2007 89,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leaking from bottom hose by block

Pass 30 May 2006 61,755 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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P558 PPU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P558 PPU, 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 P558 PPU registered?

P558 PPU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P558 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P558 PPU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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