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P826 PGS

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,830 mi
Last recorded85,830 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 PGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 85,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

number plate lamp covered with tape to stop light showing to rear

Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,797 miles

fuel vent hose badly perished

Fail 12 Aug 2010 73,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

fuel vent hose badly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2009 73,191 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 73,182 miles

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

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

battery not secured

fuel tank vent pipe very badly perished

rear silencer support strap very rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,671 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 71,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,684 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 68,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 65,866 miles

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

coolant leaking

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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P826 PGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P826 PGS, 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 P826 PGS registered?

P826 PGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P826 PGS safe to buy?

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