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P7 PBS

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,840 mi
Last recorded160,840 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 PBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 160,840 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 157,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 143,074 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 143,074 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 139,074 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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P7 PBS is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P7 PBS, 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 P7 PBS registered?

P7 PBS is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P7 PBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 PBS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P7 PBS have outstanding finance?

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