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P811 DRD

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,669 mi
Last recorded124,669 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 DRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 124,669 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 124,662 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 124,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 124,668 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 124,662 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 124,662 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 124,662 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 124,662 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 124,662 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 124,662 miles

the o/s/f door check strap is not secure

there is corrosion in the o/s/r door aperture

Fail 4 Feb 2008 124,662 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

the o/s/f door check strap is not secure

there is corrosion in the o/s/r door aperture

Fail 1 Feb 2008 124,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

the is corrosion in the o/s/r door aperture

the o/s/f door check strap is not secure

Pass 31 Jan 2007 119,636 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 119,636 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres have only 2mm of tread remaining

the spare wheel carrier is not secure

Pass 9 Jan 2006 107,788 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 107,788 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

spare tyre defective

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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P811 DRD is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P811 DRD, 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 P811 DRD registered?

P811 DRD is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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