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P948 UVK

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

202,108 mi
Last recorded202,108 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 UVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 202,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 194,254 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 194,266 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 182,561 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 182,561 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 166,152 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 166,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 155,837 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 155,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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P948 UVK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P948 UVK, 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 P948 UVK registered?

P948 UVK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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