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P978 YDV

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,213 mi
Last recorded157,213 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 YDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 157,213 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 157,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 156,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front flexible brake hoses deteriated

Pass 4 Jul 2008 152,329 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut in outer wall

Fail 4 Jul 2008 152,329 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2007 150,512 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 150,512 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 145,676 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 14,576 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

horn note poor

n/s TRE has some "lift"

n/s/f tyre has nail in and cracking

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2005 142,374 miles

front wiper arms very worn,but wipers clearing screen

n/s number plate lamp incomplete-temp repair carried out

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

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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P978 YDV is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P978 YDV, 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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P978 YDV is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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