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P705 GBD

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,363 mi
Last recorded60,363 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 GBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2014 60,363 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2013 49,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s head lamp slightly loose

Fail 5 Mar 2013 49,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,466 miles

Brake pump drive belt slightly loose (3.6.F.1)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,175 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 45,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer driveshaft gaiter clips could be tighter

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,322 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,255 miles

front brake pads slighty worn

front discs slighty pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,323 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,820 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P705 GBD is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P705 GBD, 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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P705 GBD is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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