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N105 ARM

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,712 mi
Last recorded87,712 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 ARM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 87,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 87,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to record a result

Fail 5 Nov 2024 87,486 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill by wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions to clean to record a result

Pass 10 Nov 2023 87,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 87,282 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to record a result

Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower wing corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2021 86,142 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 86,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 85,702 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear from pipes to load valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake performance not tested fluid leak and loss of brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,380 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 85,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,968 miles

body corroded offside rear

Fail 9 Aug 2018 84,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body corroded offside rear

Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 80 13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 84,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill near leaf spring mounting point, market with chalk, effecting inner wheel arch and inner sill viewed from underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Aug 2015 83,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,107 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,995 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 80,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s headlight lens chipped

Fail 5 Aug 2013 79,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s headlight lens chipped

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,183 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 73,428 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,428 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 70,386 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,248 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s headlight glass chipped

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,827 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 61,467 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,467 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006
Pass 15 Jul 2005 53,166 miles

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

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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N105 ARM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N105 ARM, 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 N105 ARM registered?

N105 ARM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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