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P697 DOB

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,342 mi
Last recorded246,342 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 DOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 246,342 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 9 Dec 2013 246,342 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 14 Nov 2012 233,572 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 233,572 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 221,550 miles

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

both front chassis rails corroded but not holed at present

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 209,147 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 196,921 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 196,863 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 185,204 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 171,396 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 157,823 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 145,007 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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P697 DOB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 114,415 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 P697 DOB, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P697 DOB registered?

P697 DOB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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