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P616 XDW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

99,805 mi
Last recorded99,805 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 XDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 99,805 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are perished and worn on inner edges

chip in windscreen

corrosion to sills

front brake discs worn

front springs corroded

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,616 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 85,360 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 85,345 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,244 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 80,244 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,985 miles

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

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

n/s head light slightly insecure

n/s wiper arm pivot worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,333 miles

centre exhaust rubber perished

n/s headlight bit insecure

stone ship in windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,106 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,735 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 68,946 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,644 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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P616 XDW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White 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 P616 XDW, 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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P616 XDW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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