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P524 JVM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

132,699 mi
Last recorded132,699 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 JVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 132,699 miles

floor of van very rusty

both wiper arms badly worn

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 132,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both wiper arms badly worn

floor of van very rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2008 124,888 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wiper arms deteriorating

clutch slipping

o/s mirror caseing damaged

o/s wiper blade split on end

overflow pipe between filler neck and tank perished

Fail 21 Jan 2008 124,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wiper arms deteriorating

clutch slipping

o/s mirror caseing damaged

o/s wiper blade split on end

overflow hose between filler neck and tank perished

Fail 18 Jan 2008 124,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wiper arms deteriorating

clutch slipping

o/s mirror caseing damaged

o/s wiper blade split on end

overflow hose between filler neck and tank perished

Pass 15 Jan 2007 117,785 miles

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2007 117,779 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s brake hose ferrules rusty

o/s mirror damaged

o/s reverse lamp not working

rear silencer rubber mounting perished

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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P524 JVM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P524 JVM, 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 P524 JVM registered?

P524 JVM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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