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P663 LHJ

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,712 mi
Last recorded92,712 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 LHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 92,712 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 89,210 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 89,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 88,061 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 84,366 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 84,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

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

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

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

Corrosion started in offside front & nearside front chassis members

Front brake discs corroded

Offside rear & nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Spare tyre deflated

Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,070 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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P663 LHJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P663 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 P663 LHJ registered?

P663 LHJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 December 1996.

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