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P905 MCA

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,796 mi
Last recorded145,796 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 MCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 145,796 miles

all underside of the vehicle corroded

nearside sill slightly corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 138,664 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 130,655 miles

Both sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F door strap not in good order

Fail 8 Sep 2011 120,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 120,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 116,618 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 112,112 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 111,936 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front and rear number plates split

Pass 1 Jul 2008 104,875 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight inbalance to front brakes

Pass 20 Jun 2007 79,349 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 90,577 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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P905 MCA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P905 MCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P905 MCA registered?

P905 MCA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P905 MCA safe to buy?

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