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P740 APK

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,945 mi
Last recorded162,945 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 APK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 162,945 miles

both wiper arm hinges are worn

parking brake lever has alot of travel

rear floor areas slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 160,767 miles

Battery insecure

rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

wiper arms worn

Pass 10 Jul 2008 157,775 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 157,775 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 154,126 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 154,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 149,400 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 149,326 miles

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.

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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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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