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P759 GBG

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,828 mi
Last recorded123,828 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 GBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 123,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 123,828 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 122,120 miles

corrosion in offside front chassis by suspension arm.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

offside outer sill rusty(not holed)

spare wheel missing

Fail 11 Feb 2015 122,120 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in offside front chassis by suspension arm.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

offside outer sill rusty(not holed)

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 119,816 miles

front chassis rusty.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

rear spring mounting points rusty.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 119,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front chassis rusty.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

rear spring mounting points rusty.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 116,678 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 114,161 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 114,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 111,088 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 111,088 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 107,773 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2010 107,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 104,031 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror cracked

offside front & rear & nearside rear tyres perished

rear number plate cracked

slight corrosion; chassis, floor, inner & outer sills

Fail 19 Dec 2008 104,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror cracked

offside front & rear & nearside rear tyres perished

rear number plate cracked

slight corrosion; chassis, floor, inner & outer sills

Pass 28 Nov 2007 100,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 94,085 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 94,072 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 88,732 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 88,732 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P759 GBG is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P759 GBG, 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 P759 GBG registered?

P759 GBG is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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