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P957 LSD

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,584 mi
Last recorded133,584 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 LSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 133,584 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front inner brake disc corroded.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 133,584 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front inner brake disc corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 130,797 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 130,754 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 126,092 miles

Alternator belt loose/noisy

Front brake discs corroded

Front number plate chipped

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Rear number plate cracked

Slight play nearside steering rack

Slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jan 2009 126,092 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Alternator belt loose/noisy

Front brake discs corroded

Front number plate chipped

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Rear number plate cracked

Slight play nearside steering rack

Slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 118,845 miles

advisories as per test no.123062367280

Fail 19 Sep 2007 118,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front & rear number plates cracked

fuel tank breather pipe severly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2006 116,580 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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P957 LSD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P957 LSD, 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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P957 LSD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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