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P678 PND

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,733 mi
Last recorded92,733 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 PND
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 92,733 miles

Advise both sides outer sills corroded

Advise middle section exhaust slightly leaking

Advise offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 17 May 2018 92,733 miles

Advise both sides outer sills corroded

Advise middle section exhaust slightly leaking

Advise offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 85,769 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 85,769 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 79,243 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,286 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 72,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 72,011 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 May 2014 66,374 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 66,374 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,691 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 May 2013 60,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 55,887 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 50,093 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 46,505 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 45,087 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 43,268 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 41,713 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,057 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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P678 PND is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P678 PND, 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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P678 PND is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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