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P665 XDE

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,530 mi
Last recorded59,530 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 XDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 58,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2008 58,804 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 49,838 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 49,829 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2006 41,425 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 41,425 miles

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

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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P665 XDE is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P665 XDE, 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 P665 XDE registered?

P665 XDE is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P665 XDE safe to buy?

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