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N137 FRE

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,196 mi
Last recorded192,196 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 FRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 192,196 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 192,190 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 184,296 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 184,296 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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N137 FRE is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N137 FRE, 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 N137 FRE registered?

N137 FRE is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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