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P98 KOL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,952 mi
Last recorded197,952 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 KOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 197,952 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight body rust.

Pass 28 Apr 2021 197,950 miles

Drivers air bag in steering wheel exposed, advise new cover.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension top mount has play.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 197,774 miles

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 197,240 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 197,240 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 196,469 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 196,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 195,107 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 195,101 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged fuel line (7.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 193,138 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 193,138 miles

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

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 low (1.8)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 193,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake aplication uneven

o/s/r foot brake lazy

Pass 30 May 2014 190,247 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust cracked slight blow

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r foot + handbrake lazy

rear brake aplication uneven

Pass 31 May 2013 188,505 miles

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

n/s/r foot brake lazy

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge perished

rear brakes inbalanced

Pass 31 May 2012 186,170 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2011 183,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 178,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 170,744 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 166,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 160,860 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 160,860 miles

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

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

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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P98 KOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P98 KOL, 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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P98 KOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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