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P790 LHJ

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,543 mi
Last recorded170,543 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 LHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 170,543 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 170,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 162,020 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 162,020 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 156,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 149,787 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 144,255 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 144,249 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 141,526 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 136,889 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 136,889 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 116,348 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 116,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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P790 LHJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P790 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 P790 LHJ registered?

P790 LHJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P790 LHJ safe to buy?

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