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P278 DJB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,863 mi
Last recorded156,863 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 DJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 156,863 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 148,167 miles

Clutch noisey when operated †Drivers door check strap insecure †Both headrests missing †Spare wheel insecure †Crack outside pescribed area of windscreen †Engine noisey †Vacuum pump in poor condition

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 147,993 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch noisey when operated †Drivers door check strap insecure †Both headrests missing †Spare wheel insecure †Crack outside perscribed area †Engine noisey †Vacuum pump in poor condition

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

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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P278 DJB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P278 DJB, 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 P278 DJB registered?

P278 DJB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P278 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 DJB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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