MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,251 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alternator fan fouling on body of alternator.
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.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/r tyre perished
O/S/R tyre perished
engine oil leak
n/s/f head light lower surpport clip worn
n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm
spear tyre flat
front exhuast pipe mount missing
exhaust system very corroded
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
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?
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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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