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P827 KDB

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,368 mi
Last recorded116,368 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 KDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 116,368 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 116,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 99,698 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 99,687 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 99,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 91,268 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 85,127 miles

head light aim adjusted / new no plate light bulb fitted

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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P827 KDB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P827 KDB, 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 P827 KDB registered?

P827 KDB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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