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N121 ENP

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,622 mi
Last recorded166,622 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 ENP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 166,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

bumper loose on near side front

ns mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2013 166,620 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

bumper loose on near side front

ns mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2012 158,490 miles

ns mirror glass cracked

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 28 Jan 2012 157,556 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ns mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2010 142,460 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 142,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 136,607 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 129,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 129,752 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 125,436 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 118,875 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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N121 ENP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red 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 N121 ENP, 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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N121 ENP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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