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P420 JRJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,196 mi
Last recorded195,196 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 JRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 195,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 195,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 186,248 miles

radiator is insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold / down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill area's (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs & cross member area's (2.4.A.3)

oil leak engine area's

spare tyre is defective, perished to cords

Fail 7 Nov 2016 186,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary cap (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area's marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold / down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill area's (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs & cross member area's (2.4.A.3)

oil leak engine area's

radiator is insecure

spare tyre is defective, perished to cords

Pass 26 Nov 2015 175,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 171,208 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 171,206 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 159,610 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 159,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 152,897 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 151,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 151,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 141,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 132,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 132,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 124,149 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 116,065 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 105,166 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P420 JRJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P420 JRJ, 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 P420 JRJ registered?

P420 JRJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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