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P738 LOJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,824 mi
Last recorded135,824 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 LOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 135,824 miles

condition of wiper blades

chips to windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2008 131,994 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on both rear flexi ferrules borderline pass

engine oil level low

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2007 127,633 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 127,603 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

effort of o/s/f footbrake slow in rising together

uneven wear to o/s/f and n/s/r trye bline

Pass 15 Jul 2006 121,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front disc's corroded borderline

headlamp aim borderline high

oil leak

security of n/s/ headlamp

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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P738 LOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P738 LOJ, 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 P738 LOJ registered?

P738 LOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P738 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P738 LOJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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