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N265 VOD

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,587 mi
Last recorded126,587 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 VOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 126,587 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise tracking checck

both wiper arms worn and have play

corrosion underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wiper rubber damage

offside rear wheel arch corroded and holed

rear tow ball close to number plate vision

Fail 1 Dec 2010 126,587 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise tracking checck

both wiper arms worn and have play

corrosion underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wiper rubber damage

offside rear wheel arch corroded and holed

rear tow ball close to number plate vision

Pass 26 Nov 2009 117,216 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion and holed rear panel

corrosion underside of vehicle

fuel tank corroded

nearside mirror damage

Fail 26 Nov 2009 117,216 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion and holed rear panel

corrosion underside of vehicle

fuel tank corroded

nearside mirror damage

Fail 21 Nov 2008 106,148 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 21 Nov 2008 106,148 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 13 Jun 2007 94,079 miles

Centre 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel different pattern

slight damage to offside mirror

Fail 13 Jun 2007 94,079 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to offside mirror

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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N265 VOD is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N265 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N265 VOD registered?

N265 VOD is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N265 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N265 VOD shows 8 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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