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P766 PBK

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,020 mi
Last recorded140,020 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 PBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2011 140,020 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

brake pipes to rear hoses starting to corrode

damage to windscreen within limits

drivers outer door handle sticking

fuel tank starting to corrode

offside & nearside inner wheel arch starting to corrode

offside front lower suspenstion ball joint dust boot split

offside rear tyre close to the limit

rear lower outer quarter panels starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 133,349 miles

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Chips in windscreen within limits

Handbrake cables deteriorating

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Offside front tyre getting low on outside edge but ok due to tread design

Rear brake hose ends starting to corrode

Rear tyres starting to perish

Slight engine oil leak

Slight judder from front brakes

Towbar starting to corrode

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 31 Mar 2010 133,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Chips in windscreen within limits

Handbrake cables deteriorating

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Offside front tyre getting low on outside edge but ok due to tread design

Rear brake hose ends starting to corrode

Rear tyres starting to perish

Slight engine oil leak

Slight judder from front brakes

Towbar starting to corrode

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 21 Nov 2008 121,226 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 121,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 111,191 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 103,982 miles

both rear flex ferrules going rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2006 103,982 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear flex ferrules going rusty

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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P766 PBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P766 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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P766 PBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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