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P868 OMB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,677 mi
Last recorded151,677 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 OMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2011 151,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion o/s/f disc

Pass 27 Oct 2011 151,677 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion o/s/f disc

Pass 14 Oct 2010 150,838 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2009 143,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 143,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 127,931 miles

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

advise both front tyre

o/s/r towing point damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2008 127,679 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 120,659 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 120,659 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 109,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 109,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P868 OMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P868 OMB, 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 P868 OMB registered?

P868 OMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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