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P680 XFE

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,159 mi
Last recorded148,159 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 XFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 148,159 miles

near side handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 8 Sep 2016 136,799 miles

off side front chassi section weak

slight corrosion on brake pipes to rear compunsator corroderd

Fail 6 Sep 2016 136,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear lower back pannel corroderd (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear lower back pannel corroderd (2.4.A.3)

off side front chassi section weak

slight corrosion on brake pipes to rear compunsator corroderd

Pass 2 May 2015 124,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 117,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2013 112,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 112,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 109,795 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise exhaust rear box bracket in poor condition

advise n/s wiper starting to smear

Pass 17 Feb 2011 106,068 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2010 101,772 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,753 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 90,143 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 87,246 miles

advise both number plates marked

Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,382 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE LAMP LENSE AT TOP

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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P680 XFE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P680 XFE, 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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P680 XFE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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