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P776 HRC

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,592 mi
Last recorded124,592 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 HRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 124,592 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

both sills damaged

f/o/s headlamp slightly loose

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

front exhaust flange blowing

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 122,201 miles

oil leak

windscreen slight damage

Fail 23 Oct 2008 122,185 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

oil leak

windscreen slight damage

Pass 17 Oct 2007 119,445 miles

ex oil leak

f/o/s h/lamp slightly loose

front brakes slight distorsion/imbalance

rear exhaust mount needs attention

rear rubber fuel hoses perished

slight play f/o/s lower swivel/looks corroded

w/screen scratched+slight damage

Fail 9 Oct 2007 119,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

ex oil leak

f/o/s h/lamp slightly loose

front brakes slight distorsion/imbalance

rear exhaust mount needs attention

rear rubber fuel hoses perished

slight play f/o/s lower swivel/looks corroded

spare tyre missing

w/screen scratched+slight damage

Pass 1 Aug 2006 113,398 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 113,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P776 HRC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P776 HRC, 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 P776 HRC registered?

P776 HRC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P776 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P776 HRC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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