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P780 ARN

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,002 mi
Last recorded115,002 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 ARN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2011 115,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 115,002 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 114,915 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 114,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 104,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 97,772 miles

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Apr 2008 97,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2007 91,657 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Apr 2007 91,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Mar 2006 84,213 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 84,213 miles

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

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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P780 ARN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P780 ARN, 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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P780 ARN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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