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P860 CGM

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

201,469 mi
Last recorded201,469 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 CGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 201,469 miles

Battery insecure

front number plate chipped

handbrake travel getting high

wiper arms wearing

Fail 24 Jun 2009 201,469 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

wiper arms wearing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 195,928 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 195,928 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 184,311 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 184,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 171,414 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 160,668 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 160,529 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P860 CGM 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 55.6%.

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 P860 CGM, 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 P860 CGM registered?

P860 CGM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P860 CGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P860 CGM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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