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P937 PFM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,042 mi
Last recorded114,042 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 PFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 114,042 miles

Nearside Rear brakes binding slighty

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed driver seat (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 110,970 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 106,130 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 106,122 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 101,299 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 101,293 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,652 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 96,643 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,496 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,328 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 86,328 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 82,618 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

lower vehicle has slight corrosion

nearside front headlamp bracket has slight crack, secure at time of test

oil leak

rear number plate cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2009 82,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

lower vehicle has slight corrosion

nearside front headlamp bracket has slight crack, secure at time of test

oil leak

rear number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 75,443 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 71,294 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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P937 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P937 PFM, 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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P937 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P937 PFM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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