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N21 ACF

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,252 mi
Last recorded138,252 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 ACF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,252 miles

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

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

corrosion under o/s/r wheel arch [ non structural at present]

fuel filler breather pipe split

handbrake cable corroded [ outer section ]

o/s/f chassis box section corroded

rear flexi brake pipes slightly insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2020 138,223 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section corroded [ floor to sill area ] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under vehicle [ near spring mounting point ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion under o/s/r wheel arch [ non structural at present]

fuel filler breather pipe split

handbrake cable corroded [ outer section ]

o/s/f chassis box section corroded

rear flexi brake pipes slightly insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2019 137,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 136,888 miles

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

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

f/o/s chassis leg corroded

signs of corrosion to rear cross panel

Fail 10 Dec 2018 136,860 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

f/o/s chassis leg corroded

signs of corrosion to rear cross panel

Pass 24 Nov 2017 135,922 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Dec 2016 134,903 miles

corrosion to r/o/s outer panel

f/n/s outer outer sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2016 134,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion to r/o/s outer panel

f/n/s outer outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 132,501 miles

Front Roof deflector excessively corroded.

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

Fuel breather pipe under vehicle perished

General Oil leaks from engine

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Corroded Reflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust silencer temporary repair to mounting point.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 132,456 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel Filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper Corner (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Roof deflector excessively corroded.

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

Fuel breather pipe under vehicle perished

General Oil leaks from engine

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Corroded Reflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust silencer temporary repair to mounting point.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 129,984 miles

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

temp repair to rear exhaust mount

Fail 25 Nov 2014 129,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

temp repair to rear exhaust mount

Pass 26 Nov 2013 128,290 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

f/o/s chassis repair, showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 128,902 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 124,954 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 124,954 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 123,147 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 123,147 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 121,777 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 121,777 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 119,005 miles

corrosion offside front

Pass 28 Nov 2007 117,316 miles

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

offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2006 113,025 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH FRONT CHASSIE LEGS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 13 Dec 2006 113,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH FRONT CHASSIE LEGS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 15 Feb 2006 105,212 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 105,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate damaged,still readable and secure

off side front mirror damaged, not impoairing veiw

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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N21 ACF is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N21 ACF, 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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N21 ACF is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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