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P663 RVX

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,991 mi
Last recorded157,991 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 RVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 157,991 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 157,991 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 157,991 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 157,991 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 157,839 miles

nearside cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2008 157,839 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2007 153,297 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 153,133 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 143,962 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 143,675 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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P663 RVX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P663 RVX, 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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P663 RVX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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