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N283 DJN

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,453 mi
Last recorded98,453 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 DJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 98,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 88,676 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,152 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 82,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,964 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 76,964 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 74,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine coolant cap missing

Pass 10 Nov 2009 74,764 miles

engine coolant cap missing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 71,838 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,050 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 70,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 67,191 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 67,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 62,560 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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N283 DJN is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N283 DJN, 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 N283 DJN registered?

N283 DJN is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N283 DJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N283 DJN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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