MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both wiper arm hinges are worn
parking brake lever has alot of travel
rear floor areas slightly corroded
Battery insecure
rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished
wiper arms worn
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both sides front outer anti roll bar bushes slightly worn
both sides wiper arms worn
no 2 injector damp with diesel
Battery insecure
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both sides front outer anti roll bar bushes slightly worn
both sides wiper arms worn
no 2 injector damp with diesel
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P740 APK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P740 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 P740 APK registered?
P740 APK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 August 1996.
Is P740 APK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P740 APK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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