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N239 KUA

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

132,295 mi
Last recorded132,295 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 KUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 132,295 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 132,286 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 117,094 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 116,498 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

foot brake pedal travel on limit

nearside headlamp aim on limit

Fail 19 Oct 2005 103,442 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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N239 KUA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N239 KUA, 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 N239 KUA registered?

N239 KUA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 1996.

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