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P565 NCR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

141,432 mi
Last recorded141,432 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 NCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2009 141,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both inner to outer sills at rear slightly damaged and inner sills starting to rust

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front inner brake pads worn low both sides of van

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low on outer shoulder

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front suspension castor bar front bush slightly worn

Small hole chipped in offside headlamp glass

Pass 26 Sep 2008 137,114 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 137,114 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/f tyre on legal limit.165/80tr13

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 29 Sep 2007 133,949 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 133,949 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Chips in windscreen.

Offside front tyre on legal limits.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 119,724 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 119,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side front tyre at limits of wear

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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P565 NCR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P565 NCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P565 NCR registered?

P565 NCR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P565 NCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P565 NCR shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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