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N169 EVX

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,058 mi
Last recorded130,058 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 EVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 130,058 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 130,058 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 127,358 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 12,411 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 124,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 119,049 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 119,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 115,806 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 115,773 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 113,160 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 113,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 104,734 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 104,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 98,316 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 98,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N169 EVX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N169 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N169 EVX registered?

N169 EVX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N169 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N169 EVX shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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