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P857 PCA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,212 mi
Last recorded106,212 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 PCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 106,212 miles

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

Oil leak

near side rear inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2009 106,212 miles

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2008 106,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet realease mechanism inside vehicle not secure

nearside front headlight lense chipped

Pass 21 Jun 2007 106,212 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 106,212 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Apr 2006 106,212 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 106,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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P857 PCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P857 PCA, 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 P857 PCA registered?

P857 PCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P857 PCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P857 PCA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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