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P848 HNH

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,634 mi
Last recorded107,634 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 HNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 107,634 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion at top of windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2010 107,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

corrosion at top of windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,390 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 93,390 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,064 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 75,672 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 75,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 68,051 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P848 HNH is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P848 HNH, 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 P848 HNH registered?

P848 HNH is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P848 HNH safe to buy?

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