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N223 BVU

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,820 mi
Last recorded176,820 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 BVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 176,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 23 Jan 2013 174,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 172,050 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 169,850 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 169,850 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 166,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 158,393 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 149,880 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 141,727 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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N223 BVU is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N223 BVU, 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

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What year was N223 BVU registered?

N223 BVU is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N223 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 BVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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