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N189 PUC

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,827 mi
Last recorded59,827 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 PUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,827 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,093 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,503 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 55,503 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,810 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 51,807 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2005 47,279 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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N189 PUC is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N189 PUC, 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 N189 PUC registered?

N189 PUC is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N189 PUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N189 PUC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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