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P741 GJA

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,612 mi
Last recorded174,612 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 GJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2007 174,612 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 174,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

low effort frm nearside rear foot and hand brake,

Pass 7 Jun 2006 161,843 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 161,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P741 GJA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P741 GJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P741 GJA registered?

P741 GJA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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