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P938 YWR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,760 mi
Last recorded215,760 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 YWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 215,760 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2008 215,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 210,559 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 210,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 202,490 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 202,444 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 194,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 194,945 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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P938 YWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P938 YWR, 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 P938 YWR registered?

P938 YWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P938 YWR safe to buy?

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