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P899 EOM

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,850 mi
Last recorded155,850 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 EOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2005 155,850 miles

both front chassis rails starting to rust

front brakes out of balance by 25 %

incorrect battery fitted loose in battery tray

nearside rear tyre going out of shape ( has low spot on inner edge @ 2 mm )

nearside seat belt does not retract fully

offside front tyre close to limit ( 1.8mm )

offside rear side light slightly affected by indicators

rear exhaust section fouls rear leaf spring shackle

slight play in both front upper strut top mountings

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

various dents / accident damage around body work

Fail 12 Nov 2005 155,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

battery loose in tray

both handbrahe cables bunched up

front brake pads very low

front number plate cracked amd loose

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear tyre damage to sidewalls

offside fromt tyre on 1.8 mm

offside front wing damaged

offside rear quarter panel damaged

trim loose on offside wing

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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P899 EOM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P899 EOM, 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 P899 EOM registered?

P899 EOM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P899 EOM safe to buy?

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