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N120 TEW

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,812 mi
Last recorded176,812 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 TEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 176,812 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 176,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 172,046 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 172,002 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 154,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 135,306 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 135,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/r shock absorbers plastic cover contact with exhaust system & melted

van underneath slightly clought up wihth mud

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 TEW 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 57.1%.

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 TEW, 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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N120 TEW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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