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P873 YHG

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,120 mi
Last recorded183,120 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 YHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2012 183,120 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 177,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 172,128 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 165,193 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 158,188 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 150,765 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 144,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P873 YHG is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P873 YHG, 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 P873 YHG registered?

P873 YHG is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P873 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P873 YHG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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