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P65 HWB

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,491 mi
Last recorded122,491 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 HWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 122,491 miles

Battery insecure

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

CENTRE MIRROR MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 8 Apr 2011 122,491 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Battery insecure

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 8 Jul 2010 110,378 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 101,459 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 101,459 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,428 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 86,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

interior mirror not fitted

nearside flexi hose ferrule corroded

offside flexi hose ferrule corroded.

offside outer driveshaft gaitor has smear of grease aronund small clip.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 86,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

interior mirror not fitted.

nearside front flexi hose ferrule slightly corroded.

nearside wiper split.

offside front flexi hose ferrule slightly corrded.

offside outer driveshaft gaitor has a smear of grease around small clip.

Fail 27 Sep 2006 82,810 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

near side front tyre 5-4-3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,810 miles

near side front tyre 5-4-3mm

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P65 HWB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P65 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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P65 HWB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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