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P778 LHJ

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,578 mi
Last recorded91,578 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 LHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,578 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,129 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 87,671 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 87,671 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,304 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 78,926 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,926 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 76,384 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,313 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 65,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 62,608 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P778 LHJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P778 LHJ, 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 P778 LHJ registered?

P778 LHJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P778 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P778 LHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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