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P25 PFM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,004 mi
Last recorded136,004 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 PFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 136,004 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 136,004 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 133,863 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 132,682 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 132,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 123,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 123,559 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 115,352 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion on and around floor and chassis

Fail 7 Feb 2007 115,352 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion on and around floor and chassis

Pass 16 Feb 2006 107,744 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P25 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P25 PFM, 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 P25 PFM registered?

P25 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P25 PFM safe to buy?

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