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N229 TEP

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,463 mi
Last recorded113,463 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 TEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2006 113,463 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake fluid poor condition

coolant poor condition

found play in steering, o/s/f track rod has slight play

n/s/f tyre 2mm of tread

no reverse lamp opperation

wiper motor rough opperation

Fail 15 Aug 2006 113,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake fluid poor condition

coolant poor condition

found play in steering, o/s/f track rod has slight play

n/s/f tyre 2mm of tread

no reverse lamp opperation

wiper motor rough opperation

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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N229 TEP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N229 TEP, 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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What year was N229 TEP registered?

N229 TEP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N229 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N229 TEP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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