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P998 GMP

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,094 mi
Last recorded141,094 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 GMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 141,094 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front coil springs corroded

both front headlamps have slight movement

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside front + offside front flexi hose ends corroded

nearside front + offside front shocker top struts have slight lift in them

nearside front seat belt slightly frayed

oil leak

unable to check brake pipes properley due to some sort of covering over them

Fail 15 Aug 2008 141,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front coil springs corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside front + offside front flexi hose ends corroded

nearside front + offside front shocker top struts have slight lift in them

nearside front seat belt slightly frayed

oil leak

unable to check brake pipes properley due to some sort of covering over them

Pass 13 Aug 2007 130,494 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2007 130,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2006 128,715 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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P998 GMP 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 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 P998 GMP, 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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P998 GMP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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