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P801 OWE

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,224 mi
Last recorded148,224 miles
Recorded on26 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 OWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2014 148,224 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 145,250 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 141,341 miles

o/s front wheel rim bent

windscreen damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2012 141,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front wheel rim bent

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2011 137,092 miles

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2011 136,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2010 132,207 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 132,182 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 128,837 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 123,568 miles

exhaust getting rusted

o/s rear tyer getting worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2006 119,078 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 119,078 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 108,663 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 108,663 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

unable to complete test due to excessive mud on underside of vehicle!

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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P801 OWE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P801 OWE, 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 P801 OWE registered?

P801 OWE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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