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P918 EOM

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

131,182 mi
Last recorded131,182 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 EOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 131,182 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 131,182 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 131,182 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 131,182 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 131,182 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 May 2016 131,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2015 131,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to both sills

Fail 11 May 2015 131,182 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to both sills

noise on rear brakes suggests inspection required

Pass 8 May 2014 131,182 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 131,182 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 131,182 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 131,182 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 131,182 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 131,182 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 131,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 129,889 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 129,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 125,321 miles

slight corrosion on front chassis rails

Fail 27 Apr 2009 125,321 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on front chassis rails

Pass 25 Apr 2008 119,882 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 114,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 114,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 107,125 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 107,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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P918 EOM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 P918 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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P918 EOM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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