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P438 JAV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,573 mi
Last recorded86,573 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 JAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2011 86,573 miles

centre exhaust section corroded and leaking slightly

n/s/f tie rod has some play

some play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,763 miles

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,299 miles

rear exhaust section very corroded.

slight play in steering rack end joints n/s and o/s.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 76,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,275 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 68,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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P438 JAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P438 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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P438 JAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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