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N109 YRX

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,860 mi
Last recorded214,860 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 YRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 214,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 214,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 208,455 miles

foot brake travel to m.o.t limits

n/s mirror glass poor

n/s wiper arm worn

n/s/f chassis weak

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2010 208,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

foot brake travel to m.o.t limits

n/s mirror glass poor

n/s wiper arm worn

n/s/f chassis weak

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2009 198,043 miles

n/s headlamp damaged

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 23 May 2009 197,744 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

handbrake travel high

n/s headlamp damaged

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2008 186,730 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 186,725 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 174,924 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 174,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 167,946 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 167,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N109 YRX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N109 YRX, 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 N109 YRX registered?

N109 YRX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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