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N217 KUA

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,981 mi
Last recorded168,981 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 KUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2018 168,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel,rear end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

wiper arms worn

Pass 2 Feb 2017 164,279 miles

rear plate poor steal pipes rusty poor rear tyres

Pass 25 Jan 2016 157,329 miles

Front & Rear Tyres Perished

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

General rust underside

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 5 Dec 2014 150,105 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 142,933 miles

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

rustey and soft under side

some play and wear infront jounts and bushs

some play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bering

Pass 6 Dec 2012 138,058 miles

Oil leak

both front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

both front chassis legs (floor area) corroding

fuel hose (next to filler hose on tank) excessivley perished

Fail 29 Nov 2012 138,055 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

both front chassis legs (floor area) corroding

fuel hose (next to filler hose on tank) excessivley perished

Pass 3 Sep 2007 123,782 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 118,646 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 113,661 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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N217 KUA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N217 KUA, 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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N217 KUA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 1996.

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