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P667 SEV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,135 mi
Last recorded125,135 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP667 SEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 125,135 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 125,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 119,119 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 118,753 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 114,571 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 114,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 112,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both handbrake cables split and collapsing

both rear lamps damaged

brake pedal spongey

offside wash jet partly inop

power steering pipe rusty

rear bumper loose

rear engine mount mounting rusty

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 9 Jan 2012 112,575 miles

Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery not secured

both handbrake cables split and collapsing

both rear lamps damaged

brake pedal spongey

offside wash jet partly inop

rear bumper loose

rear engine mount mounting rusty

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 13 Jan 2011 108,905 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 108,905 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 99,841 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,516 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 139,820 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 139,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 139,813 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P667 SEV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P667 SEV, 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 P667 SEV registered?

P667 SEV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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