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P392 JRY

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,211 mi
Last recorded195,211 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 JRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 195,211 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 195,209 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch worn

nearside and offside rear wings corroded

offside out front sill corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 187,559 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre pipe blowing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

wiper linkage wearing

Fail 16 Aug 2011 187,559 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre pipe blowing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

wiper linkage wearing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 176,892 miles

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

exhaust centre pipe bracket corroded and starting to blow

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and cracking around tread area

oil leak

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Aug 2010 176,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust centre pipe bracket corroded and starting to blow

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and cracking around tread area

oil leak

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Aug 2009 172,195 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 172,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 171,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 170,297 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 169,020 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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P392 JRY is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P392 JRY, 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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P392 JRY is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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