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P972 OPO

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,016 mi
Last recorded148,016 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 OPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 148,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 144,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 139,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 136,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 132,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 127,620 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 122,298 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,638 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 112,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 106,773 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 99,650 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 93,881 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 88,972 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 88,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank is rusty

sump is very rusty and leaking oil

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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P972 OPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P972 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P972 OPO registered?

P972 OPO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P972 OPO safe to buy?

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