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P801 CVJ

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,222 mi
Last recorded110,222 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 CVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 110,222 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 110,222 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 206,097 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 199,274 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2007 199,274 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Aug 2006 192,956 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 192,956 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P801 CVJ 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 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 P801 CVJ, 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 P801 CVJ registered?

P801 CVJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P801 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P801 CVJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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