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P781 HRC

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,503 mi
Last recorded179,503 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 HRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2017 179,503 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 171,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 160,282 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 160,264 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 152,583 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 152,579 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 142,952 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 142,952 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 130,913 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play and noise in offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Dec 2011 130,912 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play and noise in offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Nov 2010 123,331 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 114,268 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 106,850 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 100,921 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 100,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 95,901 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P781 HRC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P781 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 P781 HRC registered?

P781 HRC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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