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P802 PRE

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,480 mi
Last recorded180,480 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 PRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2011 180,480 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Centre exhaust rubber supports missing, system still supported

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in both front top suspension mounts when jacked up, not noticed when weight on suspension.

Rear leaf springs - rear shackles close to chassis,due to weight being carried by vehicle.

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper switch floppy, but still operational and secure

Pass 2 Dec 2010 175,825 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

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

Play in steering rack end ball joints, not con sidered excessive.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 170,235 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe leaking, not considered major leak.

Front brake balance almost at 25% limit, (24%).

Front chassis & beam corroded, not considered excessive.

Load area boarded, checks made from underside.

Spare tyre completely out of shape.

Underfloor chassis (offside) corroded, not considered excessive.

Wiper switch worn but working.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 170,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust flexible pipe leaking, not considered major leak.

Front chassis & beam corroded, not considered excessive.

Load area boarded, checks made from underside.

Underfloor chassis (offside) corroded, not considered excessive.

Wiper switch worn but working.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 164,346 miles

Front to rear brake pipes recently greased.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded, none excessively.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 158,779 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

wiper switch insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2007 158,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper switch insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2006 152,959 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 152,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P802 PRE is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P802 PRE, 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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P802 PRE is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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