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P218 YFG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,790 mi
Last recorded113,790 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 YFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 113,790 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 111,307 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 108,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

top of hazard switch missing

Pass 31 Dec 2013 100,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor 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 28 Nov 2012 91,432 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 91,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades split on ends,both front tyres low on edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 90,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade start to split on end.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 89,287 miles

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

n/s wiper blade start to split on end, front and rear number plates cracked.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 87,055 miles

front and rear number plates cracked, n/s wiper blade just split on end, n/s/r tyre low on outer edge, n/s/r brake slightly dragging.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 83,053 miles

both number plates cracked.

Fail 9 Nov 2007 83,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 80,384 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 78,087 miles

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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P218 YFG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P218 YFG, 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 P218 YFG registered?

P218 YFG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P218 YFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 YFG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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