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P939 OFA

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,220 mi
Last recorded94,220 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 OFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 94,220 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2007 94,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 88,302 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 88,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2005 81,905 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 81,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

both wiper arm pivots worn

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P939 OFA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P939 OFA, 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 P939 OFA registered?

P939 OFA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P939 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P939 OFA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P939 OFA have outstanding finance?

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