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P743 VCU

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,686 mi
Last recorded175,686 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 VCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 175,686 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 172,316 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 172,316 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 166,516 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 166,516 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 160,510 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 160,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 156,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 154,118 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet cable insercure

both front brake flexi ferrules corroding

both rear brake flexi ferrulrs corroding

front both side chassis showing signs of corrosion

front brake in-blance slightly high

n/s/f head lamp glass craked but not affecting head light pattern

n/s/r hand brake cable braket insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2008 154,118 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet cable insercure

both front brake flexi ferrules corroding

both rear brake flexi ferrulrs corroding

front both side chassis showing signs of corrosion

front brake in-blance slightly high

n/s/f head lamp glass craked but not affecting head light pattern

n/s/r hand brake cable braket insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2007 150,870 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 150,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 132,315 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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P743 VCU is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P743 VCU, 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 P743 VCU registered?

P743 VCU is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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