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P268 EJO

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,151 mi
Last recorded96,151 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 EJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 96,151 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 91,287 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 86,524 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 81,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2009 76,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 76,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 70,851 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 65,110 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 65,110 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2006 59,457 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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P268 EJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc 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 P268 EJO, 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 P268 EJO registered?

P268 EJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P268 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 EJO 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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