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P753 VYG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,199 mi
Last recorded150,199 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 VYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 150,199 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing thin

Fail 19 Apr 2016 150,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch near sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door piller (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing thin

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door pillar (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 149,181 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 147,582 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 147,579 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 140,890 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 140,878 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 134,304 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 134,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 127,635 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 124,262 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 112,368 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 112,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 99,878 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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P753 VYG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P753 VYG, 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 P753 VYG registered?

P753 VYG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P753 VYG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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