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P837 SAT

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,508 mi
Last recorded171,508 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 SAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2008 171,508 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 171,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 167,371 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 159,483 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 159,483 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

odd size tyres fitted between axles

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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P837 SAT is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P837 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 P837 SAT registered?

P837 SAT is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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