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N216 KUM

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

173,752 mi
Last recorded173,752 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 KUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 173,752 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 173,747 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 170,576 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 170,576 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 170,574 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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N216 KUM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N216 KUM, 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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N216 KUM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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