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P849 RWW

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,776 mi
Last recorded142,776 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 RWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 142,776 miles

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 7 Sep 2011 138,531 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 133,312 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 128,068 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 128,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 121,303 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on the edges

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2008 121,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on the edges

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2008 121,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on the edges

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2007 118,775 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s reg light dim

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2007 118,775 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s reg light dim

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 113,454 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 113,454 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

155/80 13 fitted to the front

165/80 13 fitted to the rear

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 106,973 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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P849 RWW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P849 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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P849 RWW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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