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P701 DFJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,415 mi
Last recorded95,415 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 DFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both sides outer door sill starting to corrode

o/s mirror small

Fail 6 Jun 2013 95,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides outer door sill starting to corrode

o/s mirror small

Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

spare tyre flat

Fail 12 Jun 2012 91,560 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

spare tyre flat

Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,341 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drivers door check strap mmissing

drivers door mirror small

slight corrosion under vehicle + on body sills + rear leaf springs + fuel tank + front part of roor air shield

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,341 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drivers door check strap mmissing

drivers door mirror small

slight corrosion under vehicle + on body sills + rear leaf springs + fuel tank + front part of roor air shield

Pass 8 Jun 2010 85,929 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 85,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 80,124 miles

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

handbrake cables outer casing split

Fail 14 Jun 2008 80,088 miles

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

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

handbrake cables outer casing split

Pass 4 Jun 2007 76,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 74,137 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s outer door sill damaged

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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P701 DFJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P701 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 P701 DFJ registered?

P701 DFJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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