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N381 YJW

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,913 mi
Last recorded154,913 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 YJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2011 154,913 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 154,913 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 153,018 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 153,018 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 150,789 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 150,789 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 147,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 147,852 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 144,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 144,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 139,188 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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N381 YJW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N381 YJW, 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 N381 YJW registered?

N381 YJW is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N381 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N381 YJW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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