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P732 APK

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,089 mi
Last recorded193,089 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 APK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 193,089 miles

Front tyres a different size to rear tyres

Fuel tank breather pipe a little perished

Nearside rear & offside front tyres worn on edges

Offside belt pree-tensioner has been triggered

Offside front shock absorber oozing a little fluid

Rear brake hose ferrule a little corroded

Rear number plate a little grim

Some corrosion starting on offside rear spring mount and offside front lower arm mount

Spare wheel carrier a strapped up

Fail 12 Nov 2012 193,081 miles

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

Front tyres a different size to rear tyres

Fuel tank breather pipe a little perished

Nearside rear & offside front tyres worn on edges

Offside belt pree-tensioner has been triggered

Offside front shock absorber oozing a little fluid

Rear brake hose ferrule a little corroded

Rear number plate a little grim

Some corrosion starting on offside rear spring mount and offside front lower arm mount

Spare wheel carrier a strapped up

Pass 21 Nov 2011 190,286 miles

Brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Corrosion starting on rear spring mounts

Tryes all worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 187,021 miles

Front shock absorbers a bit bouncy

Front tyre worn on outside edge

Slight wear in offside steering rack end

Fail 17 Nov 2010 187,021 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front shock absorbers a bit bouncy

Front tyre worn on outside edge

Slight wear in offside steering rack end

Pass 4 Nov 2009 183,486 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 170,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 155,738 miles

Coolant leak

Tyres nearing wear limits

Fail 8 Oct 2007 155,738 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Tyres nearing wear limits

Pass 5 Oct 2006 142,088 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 141,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P732 APK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P732 APK, 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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What year was P732 APK registered?

P732 APK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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