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N125 GVX

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,637 mi
Last recorded108,637 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 GVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 108,637 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 108,605 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 102,712 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 96,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,569 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,349 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 88,342 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 87,262 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,959 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 83,932 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 80,414 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 76,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 76,341 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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N125 GVX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N125 GVX, 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 N125 GVX registered?

N125 GVX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N125 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 GVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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