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N261 VOD

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,694 mi
Last recorded124,694 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 VOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 124,694 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 124,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear back plates corroded

undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,981 miles

undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2013 120,936 miles

undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2012 118,455 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insacure

vehical undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2011 115,975 miles

undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2010 113,935 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 111,976 miles

sills rusty

underside undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2008 110,250 miles

adv front flexi's

brake pipes greased

slight rust on rear cross member

Pass 20 Jun 2007 108,273 miles

slight corrosion nearside rear chassis

Pass 20 Jun 2006 105,411 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 100,936 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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N261 VOD is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N261 VOD, 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 N261 VOD registered?

N261 VOD is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N261 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 VOD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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