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P957 GSP

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,361 mi
Last recorded100,361 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 GSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 100,361 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,458 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 94,597 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 94,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 87,486 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 75,917 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 69,165 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 69,165 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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P957 GSP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P957 GSP, 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 P957 GSP registered?

P957 GSP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P957 GSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 GSP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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