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P698 PRF

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,109 mi
Last recorded169,109 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 PRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 169,109 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 167,080 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 167,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 163,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 156,954 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 156,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 138,138 miles

slight play to n/s/f wheel

Fail 5 Jun 2007 138,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play from n/s/f wheel

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 121,471 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 121,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P698 PRF is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc 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 P698 PRF, 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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P698 PRF is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 December 1996.

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