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N228 SDW

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,036 mi
Last recorded54,036 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 SDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,036 miles

heavy corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs

slight play both rear wheel bearings

tow bar electric cover missing

tow bar electrics discoing

Fail 7 Feb 2012 54,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

heavy corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs

slight play both rear wheel bearings

tow bar electric cover missing

tow bar electrics discoing

Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,589 miles

crack on n/s/r and o/s/r lamps

front brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

heavy corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f chassis box

n/s/f sunvisor loose

Fail 15 Feb 2011 52,585 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

crack on n/s/r and o/s/r lamps

front brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

heavy corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f chassis box

n/s/f sunvisor loose

Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,674 miles

slight corrosion on front chassis sections

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 2 Feb 2010 50,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on front chassis sections

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,977 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 17 Feb 2009 48,972 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 7 Feb 2008 47,223 miles

both rear leafspring bushes parishing and cracking

dampness rear brake compersator valve

heavy corrosion both front coils springs

n/s/r brake slightly binding

slight wheel bearing play o/s/r

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,370 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 45,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy corrosion both front coils springs

slight play both rear wheelbearings

Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,006 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 43,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

both front coils springs corroded

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

n/s/f sunversor clip inscure

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r wheelbearings

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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N228 SDW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N228 SDW, 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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N228 SDW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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