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P763 PBK

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,876 mi
Last recorded121,876 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 PBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 121,876 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 121,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,553 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 116,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 112,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both front door shuts

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear valance

Fail 23 May 2013 112,371 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both front door shuts

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear valance

Pass 15 Jun 2012 108,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to bothrear outer sills

offside rear tyre perished and close to the limit

Pass 21 Jun 2011 101,239 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

LOAD AREA FULL OF TOOLS ETC

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

STONE CHIP CENTRE SCREEN

anti roll bar corroded

exhaust downpipe rubber perished and oil contaminated

front shock absorbers soft

Fail 20 Jun 2011 101,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

LOAD AREA FULL OF TOOLS ETC

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

STONE CHIP CENTRE SCREEN

anti roll bar corroded

exhaust downpipe rubber perished and oil contaminated

front shock absorbers soft

Pass 17 Jun 2010 96,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper arms in poor condition

engine oil sump in poor condition

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jun 2010 96,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper arms in poor condition

engine oil sump in poor condition

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 92,308 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 90,229 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 86,001 miles

n/s wiper/arm requires adjustment

Pass 7 Jun 2006 78,902 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 78,902 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 73,996 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P763 PBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P763 PBK, 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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P763 PBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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