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P944 YBW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,835 mi
Last recorded63,835 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 YBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,835 miles

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

Oil leak

rear hydrolic rams disabled (not part of mot test)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 63,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all metal brake pipes greesed for protection so cannot be properly inspected

both sides rear hydrolic ramps slightly leaking oil but are now both drained and not part of mot test

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,849 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 58,849 miles

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

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

o/s tailgate ram leaking [not m o t item] front suspension arms rusted Rear underside bodywork rusted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,884 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 51,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,814 miles

rear brakes noisy efficiency is good Tail lift fam leaking o/s not an M O T item

Fail 11 Aug 2010 45,814 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear brakes noisy efficiency is good Tail lift fam leaking o/s not an M O T item

Pass 25 Aug 2009

front and rear brake hose ferrules rusted Front suspension arms etc, rusted

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,875 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,415 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 29,415 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,001 miles

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

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 YBW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

P944 YBW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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