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N120 FJN

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,456 mi
Last recorded72,456 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 FJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,456 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wood lined

scuff on windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2011 86,548 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wood lined

scuff on windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,984 miles

misting of diesel around pump

Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,329 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate slightly detiorated

rear fog lamp switch sticking slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2009 82,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate slightly detiorated

rear fog lamp switch sticking slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2008 80,843 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slightly detiorated

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,843 miles

front number plate slightly detiorated

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,094 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 75,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 71,138 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 68,472 miles

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

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

check tracking

oil spray under side and rear brake flex hose feruls

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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N120 FJN is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N120 FJN, 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 N120 FJN registered?

N120 FJN is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N120 FJN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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