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P948 MHJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,025 mi
Last recorded113,025 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 MHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 113,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

major oil leak

nsr tyre worn

Fail 31 Jul 2013 113,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid level low

front pads worn

major oil leak

nsr tyre worn

Pass 24 Jul 2012 110,525 miles

battery insecure

front pads worn

horn poor

osr tyre worn

wipers small

Fail 20 Jul 2012 110,525 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

battery insecure

front pads worn

horn poor

osr tyre worn

wipers small

Pass 18 Jul 2011 108,293 miles

exhaust flexi-section in poor condition.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 108,293 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi-section in poor condition.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 102,550 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 102,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,581 miles

horn not very loud

Pass 16 Jan 2008 88,314 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2007 81,750 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 81,750 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P948 MHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P948 MHJ, 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 P948 MHJ registered?

P948 MHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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