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P697 SPW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,251 mi
Last recorded90,251 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 SPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 90,251 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired partly seized (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure 2x brackets broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking breather pipe to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner/outer /inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury w/arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 86,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded ( STRONG ADVISORY )

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded outer casing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished in treads and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded along chassis above axle (1.1.11 (c))

both front coil springs corroded

both rear shocks corroded

exhaust centre and front mount broken ( exhaust secure )

small area of corrosion on chassis rail

various small areas of corrosion at rear of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2018 85,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 85,756 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 85,756 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Braking effort getting weak

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2015 83,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension arm mounting point slightly coroded

exhaust system loose but supported

steering rack mount slightly coroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,415 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,651 miles

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

alternator fan fouling on body of alternator.

Fail 19 Oct 2013 68,650 miles

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

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

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

alternator fan fouling on body of alternator.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 62,015 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 62,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,217 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,481 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,453 miles

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,964 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f head light lower surpport clip worn

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,909 miles

spear tyre flat

front exhuast pipe mount missing

Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,596 miles

exhaust system very corroded

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2005 29,805 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 29,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant leaking

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 SPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P697 SPW, 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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P697 SPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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