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P68 URF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,310 mi
Last recorded136,310 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 URF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 136,310 miles

N/SIDE WASHER NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 136,294 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/SIDE WASHER NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 130,268 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 121,053 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 121,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 109,857 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 109,857 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 103,136 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 94,649 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 87,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 86,234 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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P68 URF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P68 URF, 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 P68 URF registered?

P68 URF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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