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P879 MVW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,921 mi
Last recorded157,921 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 MVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 157,921 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 150,209 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 144,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 144,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 139,111 miles

Oil leak

front numberplate cracked

o/s/f shocker damp

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 1 Jun 2006 136,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P879 MVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P879 MVW, 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 P879 MVW registered?

P879 MVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P879 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P879 MVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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