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N197 EVX

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,114 mi
Last recorded147,114 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 EVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2021 147,114 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 147,114 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 141,210 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 145,480 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 141,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,922 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 136,922 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 132,609 miles

Offside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 130,210 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 125,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 118,835 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 118,835 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 120,092 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 119,257 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 119,255 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 116,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 116,999 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 115,001 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 113,798 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 113,798 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 111,601 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 102,292 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N197 EVX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N197 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 N197 EVX registered?

N197 EVX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N197 EVX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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