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P704 PVT

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,397 mi
Last recorded118,397 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 PVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 118,397 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 113,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 104,964 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 104,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 104,891 miles

fog light switch faulty

Fail 17 Nov 2008 104,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fog light switch faulty

Fail 7 Nov 2007 104,700 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 104,700 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 104,622 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 104,622 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 104,063 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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P704 PVT is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P704 PVT, 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 P704 PVT registered?

P704 PVT is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P704 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P704 PVT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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