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P725 LHJ

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,291 mi
Last recorded82,291 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 LHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 82,291 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 10 Feb 2010 79,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

possible fuse box fault relating to stop lamps

Pass 10 Feb 2010 79,190 miles

possible fuse box fault relating to stop lamps

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,083 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 57,833 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 57,833 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,149 miles

o/s mirror slightly loose †slight play in column

Fail 14 Mar 2007 54,148 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s mirror slightly loose †slight play in column

Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,476 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear boarded out

rust patches in various places

slight ex. leaks & corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2006 49,475 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear boarded out

rust patches in various places

slight ex. leaks & corroding

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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P725 LHJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P725 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

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What year was P725 LHJ registered?

P725 LHJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P725 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P725 LHJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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