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N314 FBW

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,934 mi
Last recorded177,934 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN314 FBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 177,934 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2019 177,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 173,136 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 173,129 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 168,064 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 167,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 163,704 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 152,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 152,414 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 146,178 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 142,153 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 140,970 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 140,970 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 140,301 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 139,844 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 138,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 136,242 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 131,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 115,912 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 115,907 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N314 FBW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N314 FBW, 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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N314 FBW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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