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N274 SAY

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,705 mi
Last recorded88,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 SAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,705 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,128 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 77,954 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 74,176 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,352 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,271 miles

n/s and o/s wipers worn

slight corrosion on o/s front chassis

Fail 29 Apr 2009 63,269 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s wipers worn

slight corrosion on o/s front chassis

Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,908 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 61,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 60,893 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 60,893 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 58,992 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 SAY is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SAY, 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 N274 SAY registered?

N274 SAY is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N274 SAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N274 SAY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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