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P794 FDA

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,431 mi
Last recorded143,431 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 FDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2017 143,431 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 139,599 miles

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

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

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

chassis rails are corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 139,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

chassis rails are corroded

n/s headlamp reflector is tarnished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 135,974 miles

Front anti roll bar mountings worn

Offside main chassis corroding

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 30 Mar 2015 135,974 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front anti roll bar mountings worn

Offside main chassis corroding

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 18 Mar 2014 133,046 miles

drivers door stop check link disconnected

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

offside front chassis under drivers seat corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2014 133,035 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

drivers door stop check link disconnected

front registration plate damaged

front shock absorbers weak

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

offside front chassis under drivers seat corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2013 128,818 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Fog lamp switch sticks on

Front brake hoses ferrules corroding

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside rear light lens temporary repair

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 125,131 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Front service brake veers left

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Offside mirror glass poor

Offside windscreen wiper blade poor

Fail 5 Apr 2012 125,131 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Front service brake veers left

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Offside headlamp security suspect

Offside mirror glass poor

Offside windscreen wiper blade poor

Pass 11 Apr 2011 121,390 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f headlight security susspect

to the offside rear brake pipe corroding

wear in steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2011 121,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

to the offside rear brake pipe corroding

wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2010 116,132 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 116,132 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 109,022 miles

Both front tyres on the legal wear limit

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

Front brake discs corroding on inside surface

Front shock absorbers weak

Fail 8 Apr 2009 109,021 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorbers weak

Both front tyres on the legal wear limit

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

Front brake discs corroding on inside surface

Nearside rear parking brake poor effort

Pass 4 Apr 2008 102,965 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 96,193 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs corroding

rear exhaust rubber mounting poor condition

slight imbalance rear service brake

Pass 2 Apr 2007 96,193 miles

front brake discs corroding

rear exhaust rubber mounting poor condition

slight imbalance rear service brake

Pass 11 Apr 2006 89,785 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 86,715 miles

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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P794 FDA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P794 FDA, 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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P794 FDA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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