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P846 RWW

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,113 mi
Last recorded150,113 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 RWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 150,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp reflector dull (1.7.5a)

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

front roof panel section corroded

windscreen wiper arm pivots worn

Fail 2 Sep 2016 150,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp reflector dull (1.7.5a)

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

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

front roof panel section corroded

windscreen wiper arm pivots worn

Pass 7 Sep 2015 148,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front roof panel section corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector dull (1.7.5a)

windscreen wiper arm pivots worn

Fail 24 Aug 2015 148,412 miles

Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable attachment bracket breaking away from floor/tunnel weld attachments (3.5.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front roof panel section corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector dull (1.7.5a)

windscreen wiper arm pivots worn

Pass 22 Aug 2014 146,818 miles

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

Engine leaking oil.

Front roof panel section corroding.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Windscreen wiper arm pivots worn.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 145,141 miles

Both front tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm.

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

Forward upper roof panel corroding.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside hand/parking brake cable outer sleeve in poor condition.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 143,989 miles

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

Slight exhaust blow on centre section pipe.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 142,620 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 142,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2010 140,992 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2010 140,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

Radiator cooling fan inoperative.

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2009 138,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 136,290 miles

13 inch wheels fitted to front axle

Fail 19 Aug 2008 136,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

13 inch wheels fitted to front axle

Pass 8 Aug 2007 126,236 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 126,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 114,007 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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P846 RWW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P846 RWW, 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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P846 RWW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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