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P488 YUB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,288 mi
Last recorded117,288 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 YUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 117,288 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 109,784 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 107,584 miles

ooff/side front box section at lower arm mouting showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2008 107,582 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ooff/side front box section at lower arm mouting showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2007 102,708 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 102,708 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 102,696 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2006 93,377 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 93,377 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 84,277 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 84,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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P488 YUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Grey with a 1,686cc 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 P488 YUB, 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 P488 YUB registered?

P488 YUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P488 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 YUB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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