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P897 DJE

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,206 mi
Last recorded101,206 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 DJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 101,206 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 101,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,100 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 77,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jul 2006 66,662 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,662 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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P897 DJE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P897 DJE, 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 P897 DJE registered?

P897 DJE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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