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N349 XOM

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

189,314 mi
Last recorded189,314 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 XOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 189,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis and sills heavily coated in sealant and under seal. cannot fully check for corrosion or weld condition.

Fail 5 Dec 2022 189,314 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis and sills heavily coated in sealant and under seal. cannot fully check for corrosion or weld condition.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 182,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 177,508 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 170,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 170,308 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 162,745 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 162,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 154,952 miles

front nearside floor starting to corrode not within 30cm of prescribed area

front offside floor starting to corrode not with in 30 cm of prescribed area

Fail 1 Dec 2017 154,952 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in side wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front nearside floor starting to corrode not within 30cm of prescribed area

front offside floor starting to corrode not with in 30 cm of prescribed area

Pass 1 Dec 2016 148,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 10 Dec 2015 140,979 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 140,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 133,910 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 133,910 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 127,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front chassis corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2013 127,527 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front chassis corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2013 127,459 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front chassis rails corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked around sidewalls

Fail 5 Dec 2013 127,315 miles

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front chassis rails corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked around sidewalls

Pass 4 Dec 2012 122,276 miles

radiator has leak

Pass 10 Dec 2011 116,380 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s door mirror

Pass 5 Dec 2010 110,817 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2010 160,741 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 108,242 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 108,242 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 101,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 101,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside outer drive sharft joint dry.

slight damage to front number plate.

wiper blade arms worn

Pass 7 Aug 2007 90,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 84,993 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 84,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N349 XOM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 N349 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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N349 XOM is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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