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N379 PUC

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,356 mi
Last recorded84,356 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 PUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,356 miles

Nearside Front chassis rusting ok at test

Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,096 miles

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

engine oil leaks - behind cam belt cover and sump poss

Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,913 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,674 miles

cooling system full of sludge

severe engine oil leak

spare wheel cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,831 miles

nearside front tyre worn on ouside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,020 miles

slight buckle of front wheels

Pass 13 Jan 2010 68,334 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 68,333 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,535 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 65,212 miles

front tyres suspect even though they meet MOT criteria

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2008 65,212 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2007 63,601 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 63,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brakes noisy in operation

rear silencer deteriorating

slight run out in offside rear tyre tread

slight wear in steering column bearings

Pass 24 Jan 2006 61,401 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 61,401 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N379 PUC is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N379 PUC, 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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N379 PUC is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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