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P834 ENT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,446 mi
Last recorded99,446 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 ENT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 99,446 miles

Drivers door hinge pin deteriorated, slightly compromising the door opening/closing operation

Exhaust mid-section deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Out of rear brake hoses x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 99,423 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired Seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Drivers door hinge pin deteriorated, slightly compromising the door opening/closing operation

Exhaust mid-section deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear PRS - A temporary repair was made using tape (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Out of rear brake hoses x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,747 miles

Bonnet release mechanism broken but still functional

Exhaust knocks loudly whenever engine is turned on/off

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 92,747 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Bonnet release mechanism broken but still functional

Exhaust knocks loudly whenever engine is turned on/off

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,635 miles

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

Exhaust knocks when engine is started

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,543 miles

Bonnet release device broken but still operating

Exhaust knocks loudly when engine is switched on and off

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,703 miles

Offside front headlamp is cracked and is beginning to condensate

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,896 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,711 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,557 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P834 ENT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P834 ENT, 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 P834 ENT registered?

P834 ENT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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