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P927 UWU

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,033 mi
Last recorded142,033 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP927 UWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 142,033 miles

Corrosion on O/s front chassis leg

Corrosion on O/s/r sill

N/s/f tyre feathering on inner & outer shoulder

Pass 26 Mar 2011 139,327 miles

N/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer sidewall

n/s/r shock absorber cover touching exhaust

Pass 22 Mar 2010 137,659 miles

N/s/r shock absorber casing in contact with rear section exhaust

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/r brake drum damaged (pieces missing)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2010 137,659 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s/r shock absorber casing in contact with rear section exhaust

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/r brake drum damaged (pieces missing)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 135,709 miles

Advise N/S/F Headlamp aim is just acceptable.

Advise boot full.

Advise rear number plate is just acceptable.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 135,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Advise N/S/F Headlamp aim is just acceptable.

Advise boot full.

Advise rear number plate is just acceptable.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 133,321 miles

a dvise rear number plate

advise rear reflectors

Fail 5 Mar 2008 133,321 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

a dvise rear number plate

advise rear reflectors

Pass 2 Mar 2007 136,382 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 136,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 126,206 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P927 UWU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P927 UWU, 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 P927 UWU registered?

P927 UWU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P927 UWU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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