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P62 HWB

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,247 mi
Last recorded89,247 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 HWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,247 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased

components and under floor painted

Fail 17 Aug 2012 82,821 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased

components and under floor painted

Pass 8 May 2009 77,166 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 77,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 68,659 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

front brake imbalance figures close to limit.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,659 miles

Oil leak

front brake imbalance figures close to limit.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 62,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 56,064 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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P62 HWB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 114,415 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 P62 HWB, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P62 HWB registered?

P62 HWB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P62 HWB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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