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N316 OHB

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,011 mi
Last recorded185,011 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 OHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 185,011 miles

Corrosion starting in various places.

Middle exhaust is starting to leak.

N/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 184,798 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Corrosion starting in various places.

Middle exhaust is starting to leak.

N/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 171,362 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 171,362 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 169,289 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 169,289 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 164,515 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 164,390 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 148,639 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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N316 OHB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N316 OHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N316 OHB registered?

N316 OHB is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N316 OHB safe to buy?

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