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N258 NFB

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,533 mi
Last recorded168,533 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 NFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 168,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 168,527 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x full length above fuel tank pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 159,345 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 159,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 150,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 150,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp insecure both clips broken (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure bracket (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 147,938 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 147,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 144,219 miles

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jul 2013 138,389 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 138,378 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 135,452 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 133,498 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 131,014 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 126,318 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 126,085 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 119,776 miles

O/S WING MIRROR CRACKED

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 112,763 miles

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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N258 NFB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N258 NFB, 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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N258 NFB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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