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P656 LHJ

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

170,630 mi
Last recorded170,630 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 LHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 170,630 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 169,785 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 168,427 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 168,407 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 166,464 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 163,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 152,422 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 142,171 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 132,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 121,939 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 112,515 miles

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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P656 LHJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P656 LHJ, 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 P656 LHJ registered?

P656 LHJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P656 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P656 LHJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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