MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,744 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear X member corroded and weak various places but not affecting steering or braking.
Front bumper insecure
Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
underside of vehicle very dirty
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
underside of vehicle very dirty
Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P686 DFJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P686 DFJ, 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 P686 DFJ registered?
P686 DFJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P686 DFJ safe to buy?
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