1996 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · P278 GKW
1996 Vauxhall Combo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 107,741 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P278 GKW Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2013
- 107,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P278 GKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Combo (P278 GKW) between October 2006 and November 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
P278 GKW Mileage History
- 07/10/200679,011 mi
- 07/10/200679,011 mi
- 29/09/200782,776 mi+3,765 mi
- 29/09/200782,776 mi
- 06/10/200892,454 mi+9,678 mi
- 06/10/200892,466 mi+12 mi
- 28/10/200995,441 mi+2,975 mi
- 16/10/201097,155 mi+1,714 mi
- 16/11/2011100,600 mi+3,445 mi
- 15/11/2012105,650 mi+5,050 mi
- 15/11/2012105,650 mi
- 21/11/2013107,741 mi+2,091 mi
- 21/11/2013107,741 mi
Average of roughly 4,033 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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