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N214 MGP

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,548 mi
Last recorded126,548 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 MGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2020 126,548 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear end of sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis & nearside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

van has numerous points of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Jul 2019 126,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion & hole to offside rear inner arch but not in prescribed area

van has numerous points of surface corrosion to underside

Fail 27 Jun 2019 126,307 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury offside rear wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion & hole to offside rear inner arch but not in prescribed area

van has numerous points of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Jun 2018 125,429 miles

Central Front Upper screen cracked

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 125,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer seal holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Upper screen cracked

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 123,942 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip zone A

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2016 120,825 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 116,624 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre crackimg

Pass 14 Jun 2014 112,951 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks from engine

Pass 27 Jun 2013 108,057 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 108,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,992 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 84,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 79,344 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 79,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,004 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 73,004 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 66,332 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 66,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 61,199 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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N214 MGP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N214 MGP, 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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N214 MGP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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