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P968 NMA

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,255 mi
Last recorded74,255 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 NMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,991 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 71,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,622 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,172 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,837 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,705 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,896 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,738 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,482 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 58,482 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s seat belt pretensioner used

n/s/f brake disc distorted

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,419 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,126 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,310 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,703 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,725 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 46,512 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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P968 NMA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P968 NMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P968 NMA registered?

P968 NMA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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