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P249 VUR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Cream Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,468 mi
Last recorded91,468 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 VUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 91,468 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,968 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,417 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 73,298 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,872 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 70,872 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,085 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 62,569 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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P249 VUR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Cream with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P249 VUR, 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 P249 VUR registered?

P249 VUR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P249 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 VUR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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