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N23 GVX

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,610 mi
Last recorded66,610 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 GVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,610 miles

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,217 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear leaf springs in rusty condition

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,883 miles

slight movement in both front shocker top bushes

slight play in steering rack

underbody in all round rusty condition

Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,122 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,173 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 55,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,639 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 45,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

slight bind on offside rear brake

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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N23 GVX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue 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 N23 GVX, 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 N23 GVX registered?

N23 GVX is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N23 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 GVX 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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