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N181 PAX

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,120 mi
Last recorded119,120 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 PAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 119,120 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 118,631 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 117,828 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 117,828 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 115,977 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 114,727 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 112,662 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 112,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 109,687 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 101,862 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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N181 PAX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N181 PAX, 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 N181 PAX registered?

N181 PAX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N181 PAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N181 PAX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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