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P63 MNP

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,705 mi
Last recorded204,705 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 MNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 204,705 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 204,703 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 201,959 miles

front tyres wearing off towards outer edges & close to limit

n/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

o/s/r tyre wearing off on outer edge & close to limit

oil leak(s) on engine - sump pan corroding/leaking

rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 13 Sep 2012 201,931 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing off towards outer edges & close to limit

n/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

o/s/r tyre wearing off on outer edge & close to limit

oil leak(s) on engine - sump pan corroding/leaking

rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

windscreen wiper arms worn - advise to be replaced

Pass 15 Sep 2011 196,859 miles

battery insecure

front brake discs worn - possibly to minimum thickness

n/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

o/s wiper arm badly worn - advise to be replaced

slight play & noise on n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in top steering column bush

Fail 15 Sep 2011 196,857 miles

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

battery insecure

front brake discs worn - possibly to minimum thickness

n/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

o/s wiper arm badly worn - advise to be replaced

slight play & noise on n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 14 Sep 2010 191,694 miles

nearside front tyre worn to tread bars

nearside wiper blade split on edge

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering colume

Fail 14 Sep 2010 191,680 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to tread bars

nearside wiper blade split on edge

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering colume

Pass 17 Sep 2009 185,984 miles

front wiper arms worn

oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 15 Sep 2009 185,948 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front wiper arms worn

oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 19 Sep 2008 182,390 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

battery insecure

front brake discs worn - unable to visually check brake pads

o/s wiper arm badly worn

oil leaks on engine

Pass 19 Sep 2008 182,390 miles

battery insecure

front brake discs worn - unable to visually check brake pads

o/s wiper arm badly worn

oil leaks on engine

Fail 19 Sep 2007 175,468 miles

1 brake pads not checked †2 front brake discs starting to wear

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 175,468 miles

1 brake pads not checked †2 front brake discs starting to wear

Fail 20 Sep 2006 165,040 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

handbrake lever is approaching the end of its working travel.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 165,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake lever is approaching the end of its working travel.

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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P63 MNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P63 MNP, 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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P63 MNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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