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N142 NHB

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,178 mi
Last recorded195,178 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 NHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 195,178 miles

small hole in off side rear light lens.

Fail 19 Nov 2007 194,238 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

small hole in off side rear light lens.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 192,271 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 189,329 miles

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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N142 NHB 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 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 N142 NHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N142 NHB registered?

N142 NHB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N142 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N142 NHB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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