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P844 BPM

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

112,507 mi
Last recorded112,507 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 BPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 112,507 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 110,507 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 110,321 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 108,291 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,249 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,211 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,012 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,858 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,484 miles

Front chassis has slight surface corosion on both sides

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightrly pitted on inner face

o/s and n/s front chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perrished on inner wall

Pass 4 Feb 2015 70,647 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 69,091 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,752 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,733 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 61,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,003 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,883 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 56,883 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 53,397 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 53,397 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,933 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 44,958 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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P844 BPM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P844 BPM, 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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P844 BPM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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