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N272 PUC

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,030 mi
Last recorded119,030 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 PUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 119,030 miles

advise front brake pads look low

advise front wiper arms worn

advise rear brake hose ferrules rusty

advise rear brake shoes almost worn out

Fail 20 Feb 2009 119,030 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise front brake pads look low

advise front wiper arms worn

advise rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2008 116,169 miles

front brake pads under 50%

handbrake mount on floor lifting away

horn cover missing

nearside rear brake binding slight

very slight movement in nearside lower ball joint

wiper arms worn

wiper blades worn slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2008 116,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads under 50%

handbrake mount on floor lifting away

horn cover missing

nearside rear brake binding slight

very slight movement in nearside lower ball joint

wiper arms worn

wiper blades worn slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2006 109,793 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 109,793 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2005 106,633 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 106,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

wiper arms worn

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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N272 PUC 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 N272 PUC, 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 N272 PUC registered?

N272 PUC is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 July 1996.

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