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P141 LHJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

168,402 mi
Last recorded168,402 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 LHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 168,402 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 168,402 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front no plate condition

Pass 31 Mar 2011 167,649 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2010 166,272 miles

Oil leak

front an rear number plates slight crackes

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

offside rear tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 13 May 2010 166,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front an rear number plates cracked

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

offsiderear tyre outer edge wearing

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 153,580 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 153,580 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 149,982 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 149,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 143,213 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 143,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 135,956 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 135,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P141 LHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P141 LHJ, 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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P141 LHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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