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P866 NKP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,538 mi
Last recorded106,538 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 NKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 106,538 miles

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)

n/s rear sill/arch slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 99,642 miles

Battery insecure

bonnet cable sized

Fail 27 Jan 2011 99,587 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet cable sized

vacuum /alternator drive belt slack

Pass 27 Jan 2010 95,142 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 95,142 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,786 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 82,089 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 74,839 miles

fuel tank breather pipe perishing

Fail 30 Jan 2006 74,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

fuel tank breather pipe perishing

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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P866 NKP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P866 NKP, 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 P866 NKP registered?

P866 NKP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P866 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P866 NKP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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