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P943 PFM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,187 mi
Last recorded146,187 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 PFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 146,187 miles

front pads worn

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front discs worn

underneath of vehicle corroded and scabby in various parts

water leak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 146,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fron discs worn

front pads worn

underneath of vehicle corroded and scabby in various parts

water leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 135,731 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2010 122,903 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 122,903 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 109,121 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 109,121 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 98,884 miles

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

advise offside front wing mirror cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2007 89,566 miles

Battery insecure

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

advise offside front wing mirror cracked

advise offside front wiper arm worn slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2006 80,743 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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P943 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P943 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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What year was P943 PFM registered?

P943 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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