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P693 DTA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,956 mi
Last recorded157,956 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 DTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 157,956 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 5 May 2010 157,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front bumper insecure

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

hand brake cable outer cover cracked and split

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 12 May 2009 149,972 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

offside wiper arm pivot badly worn

slight cuts in both rear tyres

slight cuts in offside front tyre and tread depth getting low

slight damage to front number plate

some damage to rear bumper

Fail 8 May 2009 149,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

offside wiper arm pivot badly worn

slight cuts in both rear tyres

slight cuts in offside front tyre and tread depth getting low

slight damage to front number plate

some damage to rear bumper

Pass 10 May 2008 141,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside wiper arm worn

Fail 9 May 2008 141,343 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear tyre punctured

offside wiper arm worn

Pass 9 May 2007 132,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door check strap broken

some wear in steering rack

Fail 9 May 2007 132,712 miles

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

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

some wear in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2006 124,620 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2006 124,615 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P693 DTA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P693 DTA, 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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P693 DTA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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