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P712 DFJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,167 mi
Last recorded179,167 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 DFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2012 179,167 miles

Oil leak

footbrake travel

front brake discs worn

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear panel holed and rusty

water in the n/s headlight also slight damage

Pass 15 Jun 2011 163,355 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear panel holed and rusty

slight exhaust blow centre section

slight play front anti-roll bar D bushes

small crack in the windscreen

small crack n/s mirror

Pass 23 Jun 2010 154,579 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both outer sills rusty

exhaust system rusty

n/s door mirror cracked

tracking required

Pass 26 Jun 2009 138,191 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 120,994 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2007 103,954 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

n/s/f shock weeping

play at both front top strut mounts

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2006 88,083 miles

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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P712 DFJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P712 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 P712 DFJ registered?

P712 DFJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P712 DFJ safe to buy?

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