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P971 ACG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,124 mi
Last recorded61,124 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 ACG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,124 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,106 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 46,166 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,166 miles

offside mirror cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2007 37,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,630 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,302 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 19,491 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
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P971 ACG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P971 ACG, 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

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What year was P971 ACG registered?

P971 ACG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P971 ACG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P971 ACG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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