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N133 HHG

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,720 mi
Last recorded175,720 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 HHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 175,720 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 167,689 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 167,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 159,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 153,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 153,727 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Pass 13 Jul 2007 147,525 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 140,296 miles

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

dampness of diesel at vent pipe to fuel tank area

slight seepage of grease o/s/f driveshaft gaiter from clip

this vehicle has only just met its emission requirements

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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N133 HHG is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N133 HHG, 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 N133 HHG registered?

N133 HHG is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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