MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,920 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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P51 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc 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 P51 PFM, 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 P51 PFM registered?
P51 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 February 1997.
Is P51 PFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P51 PFM 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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