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P870 RUU

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,645 mi
Last recorded210,645 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 RUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 210,645 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers seat torn

nearside door mirror cracked

rear exhaust strap loose

small crack front number plate

Fail 27 Apr 2010 210,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers seat torn

nearside door mirror cracked

rear exhaust strap loose

small crack front number plate

Pass 27 Apr 2009 204,477 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

drivers seat back torn

small crack in front number plate

Pass 30 Apr 2008 198,767 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE BODY

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

FUEL TANK CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED ZONE "B" (MAY SPREAD)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 187,006 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 186,995 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P870 RUU is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P870 RUU, 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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P870 RUU is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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