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P916 VDG

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,927 mi
Last recorded96,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 VDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 96,927 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2010 96,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres appear under inflated

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2009 96,328 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 95,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen wipers in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2006 94,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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P916 VDG is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P916 VDG, 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 P916 VDG registered?

P916 VDG is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P916 VDG safe to buy?

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