CarVerify

Free Car Check

P950 WHG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,098 mi
Last recorded78,098 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 WHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 78,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,322 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,246 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,041 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,124 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 63,124 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 60,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 59,299 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 59,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 57,464 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 57,464 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P950 WHG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel 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 P950 WHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P950 WHG?

You can check the full history of P950 WHG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P950 WHG registered?

P950 WHG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P950 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 WHG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P950 WHG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P950 WHG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.