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P742 OGK

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,251 mi
Last recorded48,251 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 OGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 48,251 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)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 48,251 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 46,607 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 42,650 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 42,650 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 41,086 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,660 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,033 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,016 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,714 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 35,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,698 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,272 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front and rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,431 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 14,932 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P742 OGK is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P742 OGK, 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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What year was P742 OGK registered?

P742 OGK is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P742 OGK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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