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P797 BPR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,484 mi
Last recorded144,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 BPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 144,484 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 137,106 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 126,430 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 126,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 117,925 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 117,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2006 103,531 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Outer Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 103,531 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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P797 BPR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P797 BPR, 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 P797 BPR registered?

P797 BPR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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