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P642 CDV

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,147 mi
Last recorded103,147 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 CDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 103,147 miles

Drivers side seat belt pre tensioner looks to have been activated.

Nearside rear tyre inner edge close to legal limit.

Rear brake pipes covered in undersill.

Slight lift and side to side movement in steering column.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 103,030 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Drivers side seat belt pre tensioner looks to have been activated.

Nearside rear tyre inner edge close to legal limit.

Rear brake pipes covered in undersill.

Slight lift and side to side movement in steering column.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 90,357 miles

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

rear brake ferrules corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2009 90,357 miles

rear brake ferrules corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2008 76,545 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 76,441 miles

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

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,920 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 68,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 68,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P642 CDV is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P642 CDV, 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 P642 CDV registered?

P642 CDV is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 December 1996.

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