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N303 CND

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,952 mi
Last recorded125,952 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 CND
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 125,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet cable worn and difficult to open

nearside front headlight condensated but not affecting image

nearside front mirror cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play and noisey

no reverse lights

offside and nearside front chassis corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak (cracked sump repaired)

wiper arms worn and fouling scuttle

Fail 1 Mar 2010 125,553 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet cable worn and difficult to open

nearside front headlight condensated but not affecting image

nearside front mirror cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play and noisey

no reverse lights

offside and nearside front chassis corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak (cracked sump repaired)

wiper arms worn and fouling scuttle

Pass 18 Feb 2009 116,001 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f/door mirror cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2008 108,655 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 108,655 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 104,842 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 104,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 98,189 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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N303 CND is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N303 CND, 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 N303 CND registered?

N303 CND is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N303 CND safe to buy?

The MOT history for N303 CND shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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