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P874 CCF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,092 mi
Last recorded147,092 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 CCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 147,092 miles

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

all tyres showing age

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 147,092 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

all tyres showing age

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 146,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 146,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 144,117 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 144,117 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 140,698 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 135,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 135,135 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 132,614 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

passenger side wiper blade starting to split

Fail 29 Oct 2010 132,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside headlamp lense insecure but not affecting beam image

passenger side wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Oct 2009 128,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 18 Oct 2008 125,996 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 125,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 118,068 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 118,068 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 105,582 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 105,582 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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P874 CCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P874 CCF, 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 P874 CCF registered?

P874 CCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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