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P734 FOF

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,848 mi
Last recorded169,848 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 FOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 169,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 166,773 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 166,733 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 162,536 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 158,934 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 154,507 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 154,507 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 148,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 148,988 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 142,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 136,270 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
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P734 FOF is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P734 FOF, 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 P734 FOF registered?

P734 FOF is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P734 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P734 FOF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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