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P827 EFC

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,083 mi
Last recorded59,083 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 EFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 59,083 miles

Exhaust noisy Standard exhaust has been modified for wheelchair access with no silencer (7.1.4)

Radiator/coolant leak

Pass 5 May 2015 40,141 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 40,141 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,573 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 27,217 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 27,045 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 26,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 25,998 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 25,998 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 25,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 25,639 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,639 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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P827 EFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P827 EFC, 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 P827 EFC registered?

P827 EFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P827 EFC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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