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P918 AUM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,716 mi
Last recorded161,716 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 AUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 161,716 miles

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

os outer sill corroded not holed

Pass 11 Feb 2009 142,074 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 120,721 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 120,718 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 102,845 miles

different size tyres on front i.e.fronts are 155 and rears are 165

o/s door check strap broken

rear tyre walls are beginning to perrish

Fail 25 Jan 2007 102,845 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

different size tyres on front i.e.fronts are 155 and rears are 165

o/s door check strap broken

rear tyre walls are beginning to perrish

Pass 31 Jan 2006 89,679 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 89,675 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure

drivers door check strap broken

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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P918 AUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P918 AUM, 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 P918 AUM registered?

P918 AUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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