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P933 FRX

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

244,316 mi
Last recorded244,316 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 FRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 244,316 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

damage to nearside of front screen

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2016 23,473 miles

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2015 225,470 miles

nearside handbrake cable deteriorating

Pass 25 Jan 2014 216,190 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 205,852 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 195,416 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 184,965 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn both sides

Pass 30 Jan 2010 175,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 175,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 164,697 miles

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

nearside rear bearing noisy

Fail 26 Jan 2008 154,380 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing worn

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wiper blades shorter than original fitment

Pass 26 Jan 2008 154,380 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing worn

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

Wiper blades shorter than original fitment

Pass 13 Jan 2007 143,517 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 133,797 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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P933 FRX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P933 FRX, 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 P933 FRX registered?

P933 FRX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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