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P74 HWB

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,693 mi
Last recorded81,693 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 HWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,693 miles

number plate bulb inop

o/s/f chassis leg split with corrosion

rear silencer loose

Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,678 miles

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

front and rear tyres different sizes but not mixed on same axle

front tyres same swize but 1 is a v an tyre the other is a car tyre-----the nearside front tyre has surface damage to the outer sidewall

nearside seat belt warning flag on stalk has been activated

slight pulsation on braking on nearside front

Fail 22 Aug 2012 81,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes but not mixed on same axle

front tyres same swize but 1 is a v an tyre the other is a car tyre-----the nearside front tyre has surface damage to the outer sidewall

nearside seat belt warning flag on stalk has been activated

slight pulsation on braking on nearside front

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 72,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,063 miles

both front chassis legs split due to corrosion

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

n/s/f shocker damp

Fail 21 Jul 2010 69,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 62,605 miles

exhaust rear box bracket broken has a temporary fix

n/s number plate lamp incomplete

Pass 23 Apr 2007 57,778 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 54,138 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 54,056 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P74 HWB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P74 HWB, 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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P74 HWB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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