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P720 LLU

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,588 mi
Last recorded106,588 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 LLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 106,588 miles

front plate slight cracked

n/s and o/s chasssi rail slight corroded

o/s/f shock absorber slight illegable damping effect

o/s/f tyre wearing

wiper blades slightly detiorated

Fail 15 Apr 2009 99,101 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front chasis rails starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2009 99,101 miles

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

both front chasis rails starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2008 92,052 miles

both front chassis areas have corrosion

both nearside tyres have slightly damaged outer walls

offside front check strap missing/corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2008 92,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front chassis areas have corrosion

both nearside tyres have slightly damaged outer walls

offside front check strap missing/corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2007 86,171 miles

Oil leak

both front chassis areas slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2007 86,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front chassis areas slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 82,318 miles

offside front chassis area corroded

offside front door strap broken

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2006 82,297 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P720 LLU is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P720 LLU, 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

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What year was P720 LLU registered?

P720 LLU is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P720 LLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P720 LLU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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