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P697 TWO

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,664 mi
Last recorded62,664 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 TWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2008 62,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,669 miles

Breake hose ferrules corroding.

N/s mirror is missing, at the time of test the interior mirror was acceptable as there was vision through the rear windows. If the normal van load obscures the rear windows a n/s mirror will be needed.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 50,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Breake hose ferrules corroding.

N/s mirror is missing, at the time of test the interior mirror was acceptable as there was vision through the rear windows. If the normal van load obscures the rear windows a n/s mirror will be needed.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,411 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 39,041 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 39,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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P697 TWO is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P697 TWO, 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 P697 TWO registered?

P697 TWO is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P697 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P697 TWO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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