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N246 CBD

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,735 mi
Last recorded178,735 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 CBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 178,735 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 178,731 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 167,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 152,495 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 152,492 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 133,256 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 133,255 miles

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

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

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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N246 CBD is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N246 CBD, 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 N246 CBD registered?

N246 CBD is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N246 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N246 CBD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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