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N271 YWP

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,535 mi
Last recorded119,535 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 YWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 119,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Oct 2013 118,728 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 115,910 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 115,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 114,945 miles

Offside registration light deteriorating.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 114,945 miles

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

Offside registration light deteriorating.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 110,265 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 104,860 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 104,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 102,418 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 101,270 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 101,264 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 99,279 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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N271 YWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N271 YWP, 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 N271 YWP registered?

N271 YWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N271 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N271 YWP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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