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P82 GEC

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,262 mi
Last recorded155,262 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 GEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 155,262 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front view mirrors cracked but not seriously affecting rear view

nearside and offside rear leaf springs have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2009 153,257 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 151,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to the n/s front

horn quiet

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s rear tyre slightly mis shaped

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Oct 2007 151,848 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to the n/s front

horn quiet

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s rear tyre slightly mis shaped

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 May 2006 149,935 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 149,929 miles

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

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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P82 GEC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P82 GEC, 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 P82 GEC registered?

P82 GEC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P82 GEC safe to buy?

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