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P636 RWW

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,347 mi
Last recorded88,347 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 RWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 88,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 86,286 miles

All front anti roll bar 'D' bushes wearing resulting in some movement

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal sections corroding (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 86,197 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 83,012 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 80,561 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 80,561 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,808 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 78,808 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,593 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 75,593 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 73,106 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,639 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 69,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 65,534 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 65,534 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,132 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,112 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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P636 RWW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P636 RWW, 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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P636 RWW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P636 RWW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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