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P36 PFM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,675 mi
Last recorded115,675 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 PFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 115,675 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 115,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 109,368 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 104,544 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 98,189 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate

Fail 12 Jan 2008 98,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2007 90,911 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 87,499 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 87,499 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 87,444 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 87,392 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

front bumper insecure

front discs corroded

front pipe blowing

rear metal brake pipes corroded

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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P36 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P36 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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P36 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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