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N140 YAN

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,008 mi
Last recorded127,008 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 YAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 127,008 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 1 Aug 2014 125,353 miles

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

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

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

offside front and offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

spare tyre split

Pass 22 Jul 2013 124,181 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 124,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 122,468 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 120,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 120,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 118,022 miles

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

both rear chassis legs rusty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing getting noisy

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2010 118,022 miles

both rear chassis legs rusty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing getting noisy

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2009 116,040 miles

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 31 Jul 2008 114,400 miles

Both front wheel bearings sound slightly rough when rotated

Both rear tyres perished

Corrosion around rear spring hangers

Exhaust slightly corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack

Fail 30 Jul 2008 114,385 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front wheel bearings sound slightly rough when rotated

Both rear tyres perished

Corrosion around rear spring hangers

Exhaust slightly corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2007 112,694 miles

Damage to nearside rear light

Front brake pads look low

Rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Jul 2007 112,668 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake pads look low

Rear tyres perished

damage to nearside rear lights

Pass 2 Aug 2006 110,960 miles

Advise corrosion on offside sill

Advise rear tyres perished

Advise slight play in steering rack

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
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N140 YAN is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N140 YAN, 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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N140 YAN is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 February 1996.

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