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P988 NMA

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,478 mi
Last recorded167,478 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 NMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 167,478 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 167,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 138,344 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2009 122,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 119,086 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 105,536 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 84,602 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P988 NMA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P988 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.

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What year was P988 NMA registered?

P988 NMA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P988 NMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P988 NMA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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