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P941 NOW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

122,355 mi
Last recorded122,355 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP941 NOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 122,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 119,900 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 118,360 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 118,356 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 112,595 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 112,489 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 112,354 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 112,207 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 111,943 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 11,620 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 116,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 111,268 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 110,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 110,870 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,428 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 110,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,854 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 109,854 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 109,220 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 109,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 108,775 miles

oil leak

rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2010 108,445 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2010 108,445 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2009 107,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front exhaust braket poor

Front washer jets poor

Front wiper arms worn

Horn poor

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside door mirror glass poor

Pass 9 Apr 2008 107,500 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 107,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 106,639 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 106,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 105,320 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 105,320 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2005 101,162 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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P941 NOW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P941 NOW, 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 P941 NOW registered?

P941 NOW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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