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P996 GDB

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,701 mi
Last recorded152,701 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 152,701 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 152,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 143,063 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 137,754 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 137,619 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 130,418 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 130,418 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 122,539 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 122,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 114,461 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 99,381 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 86,037 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 86,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 78,919 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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P996 GDB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GDB, 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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P996 GDB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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