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P811 WWV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,161 mi
Last recorded131,161 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 WWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 131,161 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 120,518 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 120,518 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 119,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 119,709 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 118,270 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 114,922 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 111,336 miles

battery insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2012 111,334 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 107,512 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 109,375 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Mar 2010 109,375 miles

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Mar 2009 101,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 101,621 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 98,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 98,387 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 94,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 94,756 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 90,212 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P811 WWV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P811 WWV, 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 P811 WWV registered?

P811 WWV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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