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P26 LKJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,361 mi
Last recorded109,361 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 LKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 109,361 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 99,094 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,955 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,990 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,660 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

odd size tyres front to back

Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,657 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

odd size tyres front to back

Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,914 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 71,914 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,898 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 61,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,288 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,839 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,936 miles

Both front discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,545 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 55,545 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P26 LKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc 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 P26 LKJ, 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 P26 LKJ registered?

P26 LKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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