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P565 PPU

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,611 mi
Last recorded136,611 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 PPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 136,611 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both outter covers (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine sump ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 136,611 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both outter covers (3.5.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak engine sump ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 125,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 119,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 111,185 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 111,185 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 101,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 87,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 87,757 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,689 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 80,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 78,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

number plates slightly deteriorated

rear doors have light corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2010 78,387 miles

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

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

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

number plates slightly deteriorated

rear doors have light corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2009 77,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear no plate slightly deterioated

Pass 15 Jan 2009 77,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

rear no plate slightly deterioated

Pass 6 Jan 2008 76,251 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2008 76,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2007 63,413 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 63,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 56,723 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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 PPU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P565 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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P565 PPU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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