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N305 YDC

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,343 mi
Last recorded186,343 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 YDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 186,343 miles

Exhaust corroded slight leak of gases

Fail 16 Jul 2014 186,007 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded slight leak of gases

Pass 15 Jul 2013 180,652 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 180,651 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 176,430 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 176,430 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 174,031 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 174,029 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake discs corroding on inside eff ok

Pass 4 Aug 2009 168,340 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear cross member has surface corrossion

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 165,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all rear crossmember showing signs of corrosion but rigid and structually sound

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 159,924 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 159,920 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 148,328 miles

parking cable kinked

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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N305 YDC is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol 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 N305 YDC, 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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N305 YDC is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 February 1996.

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