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N161 OCD

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,346 mi
Last recorded70,346 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 OCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 70,346 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 70,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 66,683 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,821 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,595 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 62,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,613 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,776 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 57,152 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 57,152 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 47,129 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 47,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 44,614 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 44,614 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 34,267 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake balance just met

Pass 6 May 2009 28,521 miles

both front brake hoses starting to corrode on metal pipes

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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N161 OCD is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N161 OCD, 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 N161 OCD registered?

N161 OCD is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N161 OCD safe to buy?

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