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P829 SAT

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,207 mi
Last recorded162,207 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 SAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 162,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to underside and body

rear number plate obscured by tow bar

Pass 2 Jul 2008 155,210 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 155,210 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 145,894 miles

175x70 on front /165 80x13 on rear

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 145,894 miles

175x70 on front /165 80x13 on rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 137,504 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 137,504 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

spare tyre defective

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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P829 SAT is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White 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 P829 SAT, 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 SAT registered?

P829 SAT is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P829 SAT safe to buy?

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