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P845 PRO

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

139,108 mi
Last recorded139,108 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 PRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2010 139,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 133,810 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 133,310 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 131,256 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 131,265 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

high beam flash on stalk not working

n/s headlamp cracked - beam ok

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2006 131,260 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 131,256 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

vehicle overwieght

Pass 19 Dec 2005 131,259 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 131,256 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P845 PRO is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P845 PRO, 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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P845 PRO is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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