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P805 PRE

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,852 mi
Last recorded103,852 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 PRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 103,852 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

accident damage to nearside front wing

Fail 9 Dec 2008 103,852 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

accident damage to nearside front wing

Fail 4 Dec 2008 103,652 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

wiper arms worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross member damaged

n/s/f wing accident damage

o/s door check strap brokern

Pass 26 Nov 2007 94,743 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 94,743 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 94,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P805 PRE is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P805 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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What year was P805 PRE registered?

P805 PRE is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P805 PRE safe to buy?

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