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P79 OWB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,989 mi
Last recorded116,989 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 OWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 116,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 111,438 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/sf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2010 105,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to roof pannel

Pass 4 Jan 2010 98,753 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 90,175 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,778 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 73,792 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 65,628 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 65,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P79 OWB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P79 OWB, 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 P79 OWB registered?

P79 OWB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P79 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P79 OWB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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