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P890 UJS

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,986 mi
Last recorded149,986 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 UJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 149,986 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 149,478 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 149,032 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 148,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on centre pipe by mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 146,687 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 144,938 miles

advise hole/corrosion n/s outer sill+o/s/f inside of front jacking point

Fail 29 Jun 2018 144,899 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise hole/corrosion n/s outer sill+o/s/f inside of front jacking point

Pass 3 Jul 2017 143,471 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 143,469 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 142,580 miles

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

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

engine/gearbox leaking oil

Fail 17 Jun 2011 142,580 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

engine/gearbox leaking oil

Pass 23 Jun 2010 139,117 miles

compensator arm pivot requires lubrication

horn operation poor

initial corrosion to both front flexible brake hose ferrules

main beam not operating flash but will switch on

park brake warning light not operating

spare tyre outer wall excessively split

surface corrosion to both front disc inner faces

Fail 17 Jun 2010 138,997 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

compensator arm pivot requires lubrication

horn operation poor

initial corrosion to both front flexible brake hose ferrules

main beam not operating flash but will switch on

park brake warning light not operating

spare tyre outer wall excessively split

surface corrosion to both front disc inner faces

Pass 6 May 2009 135,696 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 5 May 2009 135,696 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2008 127,936 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 127,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 114,009 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 97,328 miles

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

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

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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P890 UJS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P890 UJS, 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 P890 UJS registered?

P890 UJS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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