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N348 XOM

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,461 mi
Last recorded93,461 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN348 XOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 93,461 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 93,461 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 93,461 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 93,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 19 Sep 2006 85,418 miles

Battery insecure

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 26 Aug 2005 80,483 miles

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

engine sump leaking †steering coloumn bush worn

Fail 25 Aug 2005 80,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2005 80,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

sump leaking †noise in offside rear wheel

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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N348 XOM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N348 XOM, 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 N348 XOM registered?

N348 XOM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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