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P878 CCK

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,489 mi
Last recorded141,489 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 CCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 141,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 136,523 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 136,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 133,066 miles

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

front outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

slight under body corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2014 128,667 miles

Corrosion on chassis rail at o/s.

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on o/s front inner wing.

Headlight reflectors faded o/s & n/s.

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 123,392 miles

Front o/s inner wing to crossmember corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 115,609 miles

Front pads getting low.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on edges.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 107,713 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 100,333 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 91,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 81,814 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 71,710 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,081 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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P878 CCK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P878 CCK, 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 P878 CCK registered?

P878 CCK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P878 CCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 CCK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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