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P98 NUK

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

131,098 mi
Last recorded131,098 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 NUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 131,098 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 131,097 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 128,442 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 May 2009 128,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2008 127,650 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 127,650 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 122,971 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 122,971 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 122,947 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 108,883 miles

offside front shock damp

oil leak on engine

passenger mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mounting missing but secure

rear number plate cracked

windscreen cracked outside zone b

Fail 28 Jan 2006 108,883 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

DIESEL TEST NOT CARRIED OUT DUE TO OIL LEAK

offside front shock absorber damp

oil leak on engine

passenger mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mounting missing but secure

rear number plate cracked

windscreen cracked outside zone b

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 NUK is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P98 NUK, 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 NUK is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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