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P908 NDX

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,754 mi
Last recorded132,754 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 NDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 132,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 130,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

tempary repair to rear exhaust silencer bracket

Fail 27 Nov 2008 130,231 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

tempary repair to rear exhaust silencer bracket

Pass 3 Dec 2007 116,831 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 106,734 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edge

Fail 6 Nov 2006 106,732 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 29 Nov 2005 98,198 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 98,096 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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P908 NDX 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 P908 NDX, 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 P908 NDX registered?

P908 NDX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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