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N160 EVX

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,410 mi
Last recorded132,410 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 EVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 132,410 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

detachable roof section corroded

front anti-roll bar corroded

front coil springs beginning to corrode

front no.plate cracked

front wiper arms slightly worn

hazard light switch cover missing [still functional]

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi ferrules beginning to corrode

rear brake flexi ferrules beginning to corrode

rear panel corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

slight distortion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake drums

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings

steering wheel outer cover beginning to de-tach from frame

Fail 31 Jan 2009 132,245 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

detachable roof section corroded

front anti-roll bar corroded

front coil springs beginning to corrode

front no.plate cracked

front wiper arms slightly worn

hazard light switch cover missing [still functional]

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi ferrules beginning to corrode

rear brake flexi ferrules beginning to corrode

rear panel corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

slight distortion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake drums

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings

steering wheel outer cover beginning to de-tach from frame

Pass 24 Jan 2008 124,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 111,623 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 102,293 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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N160 EVX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N160 EVX, 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 N160 EVX registered?

N160 EVX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N160 EVX safe to buy?

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