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P919 OPO

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,286 mi
Last recorded106,286 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 OPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 106,286 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 106,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 105,508 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 105,506 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 103,060 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 103,060 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 101,120 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 101,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe gasket (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 98,984 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 97,326 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 97,326 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,827 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 94,825 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 93,043 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 93,043 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,634 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 90,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 88,269 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 86,818 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,818 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 85,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 83,943 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 82,363 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2006 80,748 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 80,738 miles

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

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

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

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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P919 OPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 P919 OPO, 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 P919 OPO registered?

P919 OPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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