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P931 FJF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,403 mi
Last recorded183,403 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 FJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 183,403 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 183,403 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

discs run out nsr lamp lens cond ft plate cond coolant low oil leak nsr wheel slight binding nsr rim damage rr bumper loose

Pass 19 Apr 2008 178,246 miles

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

Oil leak

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2008 178,245 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2007 176,692 miles

offside front chassis corroded

rear number plate cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2007 176,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front chassis corroded

rear number plate cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2006 166,122 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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P931 FJF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc 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 P931 FJF, 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 P931 FJF registered?

P931 FJF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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