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N274 JVF

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,849 mi
Last recorded81,849 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 JVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,849 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 81,837 miles

Nearside Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Offside Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,855 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 80,816 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,592 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 79,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,240 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 78,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 76,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,524 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,363 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 72,363 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,683 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 69,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,603 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 66,603 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 63,105 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,105 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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N274 JVF is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N274 JVF, 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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N274 JVF is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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