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P878 SMR

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,152 mi
Last recorded98,152 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 SMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 98,152 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 98,152 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s steering arm tierod has slight movement

o/s rear tyre has tiny split

windscreen on n/s has small chip.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s steering arm tierod has slight movement

o/s rear tyre has tiny split

windscreen on n/s has small chip.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,908 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,515 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,433 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 75,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P878 SMR is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P878 SMR, 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 SMR registered?

P878 SMR is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P878 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 SMR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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