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P951 DFP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

112,115 mi
Last recorded112,115 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 DFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 112,115 miles

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

front offside tyre cuts in tread

rear nearside tyre cracks and cuts in tread

spare tyre flat

Fail 27 Mar 2013 112,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front offside tyre cuts in tread

rear nearside tyre cracks and cuts in tread

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,672 miles

both rear tyres small cuts in tread and sidewalls

coolant header tank low water leak from radiator switch or seal

rear brakes 18% imbalance

Fail 22 Mar 2012 109,672 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres small cuts in tread and sidewalls

coolant header tank low water leak from radiator switch or seal

rear brakes 18% imbalance

Pass 30 Mar 2011 106,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise rear nearside tyre small cut in sidewall and slightly out of shape

advise spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Mar 2011 106,520 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise rear brake imbalance 33%

advise rear nearside tyre small cut in sidewall and slightly out of shape

advise spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Mar 2010 104,208 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2009 101,770 miles

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

front flexi brake hoses sshowing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2009 101,761 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front flexi brake hoses sshowing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2008 100,024 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 100,024 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 94,843 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P951 DFP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc 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 P951 DFP, 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 P951 DFP registered?

P951 DFP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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