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P979 YDV

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,006 mi
Last recorded128,006 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 YDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 128,006 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 128,066 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 123,052 miles

Oil leak

all tyre's slightly stept on tread

front number plate slightly poor condition

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight play in both rear wheel bearing's

slight play in offside front track rod end

slightly misting of oil around offside front c.v .boot

Pass 14 Aug 2006 113,820 miles

offside headlight loose

offside parking brake cable outer casing broken

Pass 18 Jul 2005 109,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes imbalance

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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P979 YDV is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P979 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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What year was P979 YDV registered?

P979 YDV is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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