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P942 DRA

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,989 mi
Last recorded85,989 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 DRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 85,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

long brake pedal

n/s/f door check strap missing

Fail 30 Jul 2014 85,986 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

long brake pedal

n/s/f door check strap missing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,314 miles

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

front tyre perished

n/s/f chassis corroded

n/s/r wheel binding

o/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,113 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 82,113 miles

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

Offside 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)

center exhaust rubber in poor condition

long handbrake

n/s steering rack has slight play

n/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play and slightly noisey

Pass 2 Aug 2011 79,624 miles

front disc in poor conditon

long foot brake

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

pads low

Pass 27 Jul 2010 76,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

drivers door mirror cracked

front brake discs in poor condition

off side rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,902 miles

long handbrake

o/s track rod ene has slight play

Fail 24 Jul 2008 70,539 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,539 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,326 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 67,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 64,114 miles

slight wear in steering arms. †brakepipe flexy ends corrodeing. †corrosion on o/s/f/ chaqssis

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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P942 DRA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DRA, 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 DRA registered?

P942 DRA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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