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P879 OHJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,301 mi
Last recorded118,301 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 OHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 118,301 miles

Alternator problem

Engine oil leak

Expansion coolant bottle empty

Possible heater matrix leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 118,301 miles

Alternator problem

Engine oil leak

Expansion coolant bottle empty

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Possible heater matrix leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,868 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 106,859 miles

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

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 98,335 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 92,376 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 92,376 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 89,321 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 89,321 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 85,266 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 85,266 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 81,942 miles

both front lower wishbone ball joint gaiters split

Pass 1 Feb 2006 79,131 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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P879 OHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc 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 P879 OHJ, 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 P879 OHJ registered?

P879 OHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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