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P89 MNF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,897 mi
Last recorded174,897 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 MNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 174,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

front chassis o/f & N/S CORRODED

Pass 7 Jun 2013 171,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 171,249 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 166,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 162,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f cassis corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 162,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f cassis corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2010 162,823 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 162,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 159,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 153,983 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 153,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 146,067 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 139,468 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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P89 MNF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P89 MNF, 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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P89 MNF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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