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N250 SJS

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,638 mi
Last recorded132,638 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 SJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2009 132,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 130,643 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 12,860 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 128,255 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 126,090 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 126,089 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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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N250 SJS is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red 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 N250 SJS, 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 N250 SJS registered?

N250 SJS is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N250 SJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N250 SJS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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