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N240 XOJ

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

81,339 mi
Last recorded81,339 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 XOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 81,339 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 81,339 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 80,415 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 80,415 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 79,361 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 79,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,807 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,897 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 77,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 77,391 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,391 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,173 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 76,173 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,116 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 72,116 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,109 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,185 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2012 63,185 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,178 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 45,318 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,989 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 44,985 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,844 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 43,840 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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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N240 XOJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 N240 XOJ, 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 N240 XOJ registered?

N240 XOJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N240 XOJ safe to buy?

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