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P893 XAP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,654 mi
Last recorded97,654 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 XAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,654 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills

Corrosion to front bulk head under servo mount

Corrosion to rear valance

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror missing

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

Offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 24 Mar 2014 97,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Corrosion to both inner sills

Corrosion to front bulk head under servo mount

Corrosion to rear valance

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror missing

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

Offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 27 Mar 2013 93,690 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both rear chassis rails and inner sills

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches and door shuts

corrosion to bulkhead under brake servo

damage to nearside rear lamp unit

heavy corrosion to rear chassis crossmember behind shackle brakets

horn operation poor

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 93,687 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both rear chassis rails and inner sills

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches and door shuts

corrosion to bulkhead under brake servo

damage to nearside rear lamp unit

heavy corrosion to rear chassis crossmember behind shackle brakets

horn operation poor

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,995 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 86,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,587 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 79,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,036 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 74,036 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 67,349 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 60,276 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,276 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 51,572 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 50,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P893 XAP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P893 XAP, 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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P893 XAP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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