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N249 YCJ

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,380 mi
Last recorded102,380 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 YCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,380 miles

1.Windscreen cracked out of swept area. 2.Engine light on.

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre surface cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2011 102,377 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1.Windscreen cracked out of swept area. 2.Engine light on.

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

exhaust catalyst baffles rattling

offside rear tyre surface cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,692 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 91,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 85,129 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 85,129 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 79,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield slightly loose on manifold.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 73,652 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 67,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight movement in wiper armes,

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 YCJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N249 YCJ, 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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N249 YCJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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