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P430 JAV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,370 mi
Last recorded122,370 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 JAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 122,370 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 122,068 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 120,903 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 119,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 115,531 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 115,522 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 110,176 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 106,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 96,305 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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P430 JAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P430 JAV, 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 P430 JAV registered?

P430 JAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P430 JAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P430 JAV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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