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P885 RUC

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

202,220 mi
Last recorded202,220 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 RUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2008 202,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 198,885 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 174,253 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 155,808 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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P885 RUC is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P885 RUC, 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 P885 RUC registered?

P885 RUC is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P885 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P885 RUC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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