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P961 GGM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Orange Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,685 mi
Last recorded123,685 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 GGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 123,685 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to 2mm tread wear indicators

Fail 9 Mar 2012 123,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to 2mm tread wear indicators

Pass 11 Mar 2011 118,642 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 118,642 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 112,390 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 112,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 107,277 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 107,277 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 100,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 94,734 miles

Nearside front tyre down to T.W.I (2.0mm)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 94,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre down to T.W.I (2.0mm)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 89,103 miles

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

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P961 GGM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Orange 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 P961 GGM, 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 P961 GGM registered?

P961 GGM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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