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P897 VFG

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,406 mi
Last recorded102,406 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 VFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 102,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,839 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 92,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

o/s head lamp slightly loose

Fail 13 Aug 2018 82,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

o/s head lamp slightly loose

Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,369 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 67,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody/chassis components corroded (some close to excessive

Fail 22 Aug 2016 67,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

general underbody/chassis components corroded (some close to excessive

Fail 15 Aug 2016 67,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting sill marked by yellow chalk (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/ chassis rail marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

general underbody/chassis components corroded (some close to excessive

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,422 miles

Both headlamp lenses (glass) loose

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

One centre exhaust mount missing

Fail 24 Aug 2015 61,412 miles

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

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

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

Both headlamp lenses (glass) loose

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

One centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,058 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside headlamp lens glass loose

Fail 11 Aug 2014 54,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside headlamp lens glass loose

Fail 24 Aug 2013 46,845 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Tyres - OSF Approaching Tread Depth Limit - NSR Tread Very Low On Inner Edge

Pass 24 Aug 2013 46,845 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyres - OSF Approaching Tread Depth Limit - NSR Tread Very Low On Inner Edge

Pass 25 Aug 2012 40,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 38,943 miles

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

slight bind from both side rear brakes

windscreen scored in zone a

Pass 4 Sep 2010 37,306 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,877 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 35,838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,257 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,331 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 31,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,855 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 21,867 miles

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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P897 VFG is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 114,415 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 P897 VFG, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P897 VFG is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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