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P830 YEL

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,480 mi
Last recorded130,480 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 YEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 130,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 122,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2010 115,645 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2010 115,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 108,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in both windscreen wiper arms

Pass 14 Mar 2009 108,554 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in both windscreen wiper arms

Pass 19 Mar 2008 101,739 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 101,739 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 95,119 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 87,909 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
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P830 YEL is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P830 YEL, 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 P830 YEL registered?

P830 YEL is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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