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P842 DAJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,535 mi
Last recorded70,535 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 DAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,535 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 70,535 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,276 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,985 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,998 miles

advise oil leakes

Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,083 miles

All brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

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

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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P842 DAJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P842 DAJ, 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 P842 DAJ registered?

P842 DAJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P842 DAJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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