MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,745 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
near side wiper arm worn
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
near side door mirror cracked
off side front brake hose furrule corroded
parking brake travel
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
near side door mirror cracked
off side front brake hose furrule corroded
parking brake travel
both front brake hose furrels slight corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake hose ferrule corroded
front registration plate deteriorated
near side mirror cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P974 WAX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White 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 P974 WAX, 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 P974 WAX registered?
P974 WAX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 February 1997.
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