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N164 EVX

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,476 mi
Last recorded115,476 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 EVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2008 115,476 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 111,814 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 111,693 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 107,624 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 107,574 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N164 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 60%.

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 N164 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 N164 EVX registered?

N164 EVX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N164 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N164 EVX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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