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N384 XVJ

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

215,557 mi
Last recorded215,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN384 XVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 215,557 miles

corrosion on both front chassis legs

corrosion on front cross member

slight blow from rearward area of centre exhaust section

Pass 26 Jun 2014 207,632 miles

corrosion on both front brake hose ferrules

corrosion on both front chassis rails

corrosion on offside front brake pipes across the bulkhead

nearside headlight reflector starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre near wear limit

staining on fuel filler pipe breather but no leaks visible

Pass 5 Aug 2013 202,014 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 202,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 198,465 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front chassis leg corroding

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 196,296 miles

Coolant leak from offside of radiator

Front brake discs inner faces badly worn

Nearside and Offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Offside front crossmember corroding

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2010 192,156 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 187,428 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 183,314 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007
Fail 26 Oct 2007 183,299 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 177,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 177,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres different size to rears

Pass 2 Jun 2005 161,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N384 XVJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N384 XVJ, 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 N384 XVJ registered?

N384 XVJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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