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P71 NGV

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 NGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010
Fail 4 Sep 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 175,835 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 171,464 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 171,456 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 165,824 miles

SEE PREVIOUS AADVISE SHEET 17/07/07 † †TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (req change soon)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 165,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT APROX 1.9/3MM

both rear b/flexy ferruls corroded †rear of fuel tank corroded peeling †radiator leaking bottom corner †o/s/r wheel rim dented †corrosion on front b/discs †exhaust system knocking on heatsheild and slight blow from joints

n/s/r tyre sidwall cracked not to canvas and coming close to limit aprox 2/3mm †condensation in n/s headlight †battery tray corroded-battery insecure †both front chassis rail corroded/peeling close to lower w/bone mtgs

Pass 18 Jul 2006 158,088 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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P71 NGV is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P71 NGV, 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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P71 NGV is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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