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N249 CMH

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,396 mi
Last recorded126,396 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 CMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 126,396 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both n/s tyre inner sidewall scuffed

thorn in o/s/r tyre sidewall

throttle pedal stiff

Fail 8 Dec 2009 125,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both n/s tyre inner sidewall scuffed

rad fan switch leaking coolant

thorn in o/s/r tyre sidewall

throttle pedal stiff

Fail 16 Jun 2008 111,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 111,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 100,902 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 100,013 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s door mirror cracked

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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N249 CMH is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N249 CMH, 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 N249 CMH registered?

N249 CMH is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 February 1996.

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