CarVerify

Free Car Check

P699 LHJ

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,517 mi
Last recorded198,517 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 LHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 198,517 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 198,515 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 186,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

pin for o/s wiper blade insecure near spindle

Fail 24 Jun 2013 185,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

pin for o/s wiper blade insecure near spindle

Pass 16 Jun 2012 174,017 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2011 164,251 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 152,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 143,899 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2009 143,727 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 129,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 123,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 110,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2005 110,973 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P699 LHJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P699 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P699 LHJ?

You can check the full history of P699 LHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P699 LHJ registered?

P699 LHJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P699 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P699 LHJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P699 LHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P699 LHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.