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P28 PFM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,062 mi
Last recorded141,062 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 PFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 141,062 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 138,064 miles

offside door mirror cracked.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 124,961 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 217,274 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 216,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 199,169 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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P28 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P28 PFM, 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 P28 PFM registered?

P28 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P28 PFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 PFM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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