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P763 APK

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,772 mi
Last recorded72,772 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 APK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2008 72,772 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack

front and rear number plates in poor condition

fuel filler/breath pipes starting to crack

wiper arm pivots worn

Pass 27 Jun 2007 70,454 miles

Oil leak

both wwiper arm pivots worn

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 70,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

both wiper arm pivots worn

Pass 26 Jun 2006 68,066 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 26 Jun 2006 68,066 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wiper linkage worn

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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P763 APK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P763 APK, 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 P763 APK registered?

P763 APK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P763 APK safe to buy?

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