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P730 LHJ

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,029 mi
Last recorded168,029 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 LHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 168,029 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 168,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 165,930 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 165,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 163,511 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 163,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 160,255 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 147,059 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 147,059 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 140,283 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 140,283 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2007 131,676 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 131,676 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2006 117,899 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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P730 LHJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P730 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.

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P730 LHJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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