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P742 JSG

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,309 mi
Last recorded104,309 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 JSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 104,309 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

both front brake discs are corroded

engine oil leak

rear brakes require attention

various areas of heavy corrosion has started

Fail 11 Aug 2011 104,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

both front brake discs are corroded

engine oil leak

rear brakes require attention

various areas of heavy corrosion has started

Pass 13 Aug 2010 104,309 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 104,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre inner side wall is heavily perished

o/s/ front bumper is insecure

o/s/f tyre tread is low

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 104,309 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

exhaust system heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre tread very low

Fail 8 Aug 2009 104,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

exhaust system heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre tread very low

Pass 5 Aug 2008 104,309 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 104,309 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 101,467 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 96,373 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 96,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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P742 JSG is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P742 JSG, 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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P742 JSG is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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