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N311 TPJ

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,749 mi
Last recorded128,749 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 TPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 128,749 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 128,723 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 126,372 miles

Chips In Both Headlamp Glasses

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Offside Parking Brake Outer Sleeve Split

Fail 14 Jun 2010 126,372 miles

Chips In Both Headlamp Glasses

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Offside Parking Brake Outer Sleeve Split

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 123,385 miles

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Rear Chassis Rails Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2008 120,658 miles

Chip In Offside Headlamp Glass

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusting

Pass 19 Jun 2007 117,457 miles

Both Inner Sills Rusting

Chips In Both Headlamp Glasses

Chips In Windscreen

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Rusting

Slight Play In Offside Of Steering Rack

Pass 22 Jun 2006 114,326 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N311 TPJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N311 TPJ, 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 N311 TPJ registered?

N311 TPJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N311 TPJ safe to buy?

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