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P953 UVK

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

222,229 mi
Last recorded222,229 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 UVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 222,229 miles

BRAKE PEDAL LONG TRAVEL

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH / CHASSIS

Fail 12 Jul 2012 222,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake bleed nipples & inside of front wheels have brake fluid over them but no leaks found during test

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2011 222,229 miles

corrosion forming in chassis & sills

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2011 222,229 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion forming in chassis & sills

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 221,431 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

os front inner wheel arch insecure

rear exhaust hitting on rear leaf spring

Fail 12 Jul 2010 221,424 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

os front inner wheel arch insecure

rear exhaust hitting on rear leaf spring

Pass 17 Jun 2009 215,776 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2009 215,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

drivers seat poor condition(hinges)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 211,206 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 211,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 210,177 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 210,175 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P953 UVK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P953 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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P953 UVK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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