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P228 VJS

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,804 mi
Last recorded38,804 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 VJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,804 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 35,477 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,477 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,301 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 78,145 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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P228 VJS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P228 VJS, 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 P228 VJS registered?

P228 VJS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P228 VJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 VJS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P228 VJS have outstanding finance?

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