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P714 LVP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,245 mi
Last recorded112,245 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 LVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2015 112,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 109,025 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded just outside prescribed areas

Fail 11 Nov 2013 109,008 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded just outside prescribed areas

Pass 3 Dec 2012 106,195 miles

nearside and offside rear sills starting to corrode

Fail 3 Dec 2012 106,195 miles

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

nearside and offside rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Dec 2011 103,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,785 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 94,582 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 90,027 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 86,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 86,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 83,493 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 83,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 75,934 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 75,931 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P714 LVP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P714 LVP, 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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P714 LVP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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