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P940 GJF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,790 mi
Last recorded51,790 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 GJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 51,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 49,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,632 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,906 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 37,995 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,995 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 30,290 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 30,290 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,726 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 24,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

bumper insecure

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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P940 GJF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White 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 P940 GJF, 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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P940 GJF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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