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N126 FJN

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,152 mi
Last recorded112,152 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 FJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 112,152 miles

Bonnet catch operation is very stiff.

Both seat belt pre-tensioners have been activated.

Brake discs are corroding.

Gearbox is not fitted to engine correctly.

O/s ball joint gaiter is split.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear footbrake is not as good as n/s.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Wheel nut used as lock nut on o/s track rod end.

Fail 6 May 2009 112,152 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bonnet catch operation is very stiff.

Both seat belt pre-tensioners have been activated.

Brake discs are corroding.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox is not fitted to engine correctly.

O/s ball joint gaiter is split.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear footbrake is not as good as n/s.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Wheel nut used as lock nut on o/s track rod end.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 96,278 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 95,988 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Gaiter on o/s lower ball joint is split, joint is OK at time of test but will probably deteriorate quickly.

O/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

Slight leak from radiator.

Slight play in o/s strut top mounting.

Some damage to rear end of vehicle behind bumper.

Some play in o/s rear wheel bearing.

Some play in steering rack.

Pass 23 Sep 2005 85,419 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)

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

oil leak from exhauster (rear of alternator)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 85,419 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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 FROM PUMP AT REAR OF ALTERNATOR

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

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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N126 FJN is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N126 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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N126 FJN is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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