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P944 PFM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,459 mi
Last recorded80,459 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 PFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,459 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 80,459 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 78,252 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 78,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very slight coolant leak down the back of engine

Pass 26 May 2006 64,548 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 64,541 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2005 54,553 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P944 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P944 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 P944 PFM registered?

P944 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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