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N221 SOP

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 SOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 81,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cuts in side wall of n/s/f tyre no cords seen

cuts in side wall of n/s/r tyre no cords seen

o/s drive shaft rubbing on inner wing due to accident damage, road tested, vehicle drives and brakes in a straight line.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,691 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,472 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 66,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,805 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,067 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,265 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,069 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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N221 SOP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N221 SOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N221 SOP?

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What year was N221 SOP registered?

N221 SOP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N221 SOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 SOP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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