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P781 OUA

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,493 mi
Last recorded72,493 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 OUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2008 72,493 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

nearside mirror incomplete but servicable

Pass 25 Aug 2007 69,774 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,609 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes under vehicle covered in grease

front exhaust pipe slightly damaged

fuel gauge not working

Fail 5 Sep 2006 63,498 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

bonnet release handle broken

front cross member bent

front exhaust pipe damaged

fuel gauge not working

offside door mirror loose

Pass 16 Sep 2005 59,623 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 59,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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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P781 OUA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P781 OUA, 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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P781 OUA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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