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N303 WVC

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,497 mi
Last recorded189,497 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 WVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 189,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 184,228 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 184,228 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 178,338 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 172,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 172,110 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 165,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 165,790 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 158,681 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 158,681 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 153,579 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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N303 WVC is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVC, 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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N303 WVC is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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