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P287 SLG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,095 mi
Last recorded92,095 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 SLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,095 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 87,935 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 87,932 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 May 2009 79,768 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 79,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 73,547 miles

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

NS mirror glass cracked.

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

Fail 12 May 2008 73,547 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

NS mirror glass cracked.

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

Pass 22 May 2007 67,152 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 67,152 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,370 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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P287 SLG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc 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 P287 SLG, 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 P287 SLG registered?

P287 SLG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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