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P783 APK

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,979 mi
Last recorded131,979 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 APK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 131,979 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 131,979 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 121,995 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 121,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 111,008 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

very slight oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2006 111,008 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

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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P783 APK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red 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 P783 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 P783 APK registered?

P783 APK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P783 APK safe to buy?

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