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P829 DOA

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,089 mi
Last recorded124,089 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 DOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 124,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise drivers door stay missing

advise front brake discs corroded

advise parking brake lamp staying

Fail 26 Jul 2010 123,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise drivers door stay missing

advise front brake discs corroded

advise parking brake lamp staying

Pass 27 Jul 2009 117,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2009 117,282 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 103,185 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 103,166 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 100,555 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 97,613 miles

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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P829 DOA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P829 DOA, 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 P829 DOA registered?

P829 DOA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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