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P78 HUK

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,003 mi
Last recorded137,003 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 HUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 137,003 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 137,003 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 129,108 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 121,633 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front trackrod end

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 1 Apr 2011 121,633 miles

slight play in nearside front trackrod end

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,216 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 113,216 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 103,318 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 103,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both headlamp securing clips worn

Pass 19 Nov 2007 95,931 miles

front pads nearing limits

Pass 8 Sep 2006 88,449 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P78 HUK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P78 HUK, 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 P78 HUK registered?

P78 HUK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P78 HUK safe to buy?

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