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P817 NVF

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,410 mi
Last recorded136,410 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 NVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 136,410 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 126,518 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 115,880 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 115,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 112,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 108,852 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to battery tray

Pass 26 Aug 2005 104,007 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 104,007 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

front brake pads low

slight play in front anti roll bar leading arm bushes

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P817 NVF is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P817 NVF, 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 P817 NVF registered?

P817 NVF is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P817 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P817 NVF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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