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P824 HMK

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,600 mi
Last recorded158,600 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 HMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 158,600 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

inner rear valence correded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 158,600 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

inner rear valence correded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 154,780 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 150,942 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 142,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 133,153 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 133,153 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 119,676 miles

1 brake pipe on load valve corroded

both front shocks leaking and weak

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

exhaust front pipe blowing around flexible joint

fuel tank return pipe cracked

nsf tyre worn to limit on inside edge and perished

osf brake disc corroded on inner face

rear brake load valve lever siezing

rear brakes work unevenly

steering wheel grip insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2011 119,676 miles

1 brake pipe on load valve corroded

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

both front shocks leaking and weak

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

exhaust front pipe blowing around flexible joint

fuel tank return pipe cracked

nsf tyre worn to limit on inside edge and perished

osf brake disc corroded on inner face

rear brake load valve lever siezing

rear brakes work unevenly

steering wheel grip insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2010 112,268 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 112,248 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Alternator siezed.

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Both wiper arm pivots worn.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 108,654 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 108,654 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 105,182 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 100,830 miles

nearside front chassis slightly corroded

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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P824 HMK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P824 HMK, 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 P824 HMK registered?

P824 HMK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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