MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
rear tyres slight cracking
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
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
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
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
offside wiper arm worn
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
drivers door check strap broken
some wear in steering rack
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
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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