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N377 FBW

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,996 mi
Last recorded74,996 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN377 FBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,996 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,206 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 69,994 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,924 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,703 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,760 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,634 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 69,602 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,727 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,345 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 68,344 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 65,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,375 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 59,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle fitted with hydraulic rams at rear to allow wheelchair access,both lower bushes on these have movement,advise checking,tightening or replacement

Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,382 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

rear tyres perishing

rear wheel arches getting rusty (inner & outer)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 52,361 miles

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

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

front wiper arms worn & wipers perishing

rear tyres perishing

rear wheel arches getting rusty (inner & outer)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,249 miles

knocking from rear suspension

near side wiper arm worn

rear brakes out of balance foot and hand

Fail 15 Mar 2007 50,234 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brakes out of balance - 40%

rear suspension noisy

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,070 miles

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

lift at rear has bad oil leaks

off side rear body sill rusty and getting thin

rear foot brake 36% out of balance

Fail 22 Mar 2006 49,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

lift at rear has bad oil leaks

off side rear body sill rusty and getting thin

rear foot brake 36% out of balance

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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N377 FBW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N377 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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What year was N377 FBW registered?

N377 FBW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N377 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N377 FBW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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