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P785 RUL

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,290 mi
Last recorded152,290 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 RUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2011 152,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

alloy wheels fitted

front number plate discolouring

o/s headlamp glass loose

o/s/r brake lag-25%imbalance

Pass 16 Jul 2011 152,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

alloy wheels fitted

front number plate discolouring

o/s headlamp glass loose

o/s/r brake lag-25%imbalance

Pass 10 Aug 2010 150,309 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S mirror swivel mount worn slightly

Rear brake imbalance only just within requirements (23%)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 147,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 145,834 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 143,736 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 141,652 miles

wipers poor

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front chassis rails corroded

oil leak

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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P785 RUL is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P785 RUL, 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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P785 RUL is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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