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P677 HEO

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,524 mi
Last recorded91,524 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP677 HEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,524 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 91,524 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,250 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,157 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,494 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 77,494 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,955 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 65,950 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front tyres different size too rear

Pass 6 Aug 2009 60,106 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 60,106 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,382 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 54,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

possible fuel leak at tank

Pass 14 Jul 2006 44,366 miles

o/s/r leaf spring rear mounting bolt worn

Fail 14 Jul 2006 44,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/r leaf spring rear mounting bolt worn

Fail 30 Jul 2005 40,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side wiper arm slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2005 40,158 miles

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

off side wiper arm slightly worn

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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P677 HEO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P677 HEO, 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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P677 HEO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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