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P996 CAY

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,848 mi
Last recorded182,848 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 CAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2009 182,848 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crack in windscreen out of zone

handbrake travil

nearside front track rod end has slight play

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 6 Aug 2009 182,848 miles

crack in windscreen out of zone

handbrake travil

nearside front track rod end has slight play

nearside washer jet not working

Fail 16 Dec 2008 179,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 175,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 165,305 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 155,541 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 145,591 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P996 CAY 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 71.4%.

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 P996 CAY, 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 P996 CAY registered?

P996 CAY is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P996 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 CAY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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