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P263 EFJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,173 mi
Last recorded166,173 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 EFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 166,173 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 166,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2016 165,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis starting to corrode

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

Offside Rear inner wing corroded

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 14 May 2015 165,026 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)

rack slightly damp

Pass 2 Apr 2014 164,208 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 163,660 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 162,631 miles

slight cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 162,269 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 159,247 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 159,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 156,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 156,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 153,240 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 150,079 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 150,075 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P263 EFJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P263 EFJ, 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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P263 EFJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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