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P779 CFC

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,857 mi
Last recorded71,857 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 CFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,857 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 69,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,219 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,481 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,918 miles

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

may have slight leak from top of tank

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,448 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,914 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 44,914 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake flexi ferrule corroding

o/s/f brake flexi ferrule corroding

rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2007 39,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake flexi ferrule corroding

o/s/f brake flexi ferrule corroding

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,895 miles

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

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

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)

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2005 29,360 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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P779 CFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P779 CFC, 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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P779 CFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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