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P971 HNH

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,109 mi
Last recorded129,109 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 HNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 129,109 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 129,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

front brake discs inside edges are badly corroded

rear exhaust is supported on ratchet ties

Pass 21 May 2012 129,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 May 2012 129,529 miles

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2011 127,112 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Jun 2011 127,112 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 120,770 miles

FRONT DISC'S WORN

STEERING RACK NOTCHY

WIPER ARMS INSERCURE

Fail 30 Mar 2010 120,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

FRONT DISC'S WORN

STEERING RACK NOTCHY

WIPER ARMS INSERCURE

Pass 14 Apr 2009 111,207 miles

flexible section of exhaust has slight blow

nearside front tyre near legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and on legal limit

Fail 14 Apr 2009 111,207 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

flexible section of exhaust has slight blow

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and on legal limit

Pass 9 Apr 2008 104,342 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 104,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 96,023 miles

Nearside Front 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 85,005 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 84,976 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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P971 HNH is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P971 HNH, 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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P971 HNH is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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