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P841 EVV

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,594 mi
Last recorded175,594 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 EVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 175,594 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 175,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 171,900 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 171,872 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 167,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 163,844 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 163,844 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 161,531 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 161,531 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 156,963 miles

Windscreen washer pipe in weak condition. †Exhaust system in weak condition. †Both sides front chassis rails in weak condition. †

Pass 13 Oct 2005 147,370 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2005 147,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P841 EVV is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P841 EVV, 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 P841 EVV registered?

P841 EVV is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 September 1996.

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