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P942 BVA

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,692 mi
Last recorded166,692 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 BVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 166,692 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 May 2013 166,692 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 163,230 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 161,331 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 161,331 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 149,891 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 149,891 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 138,961 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2006 128,560 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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P942 BVA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P942 BVA, 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 P942 BVA registered?

P942 BVA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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