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N398 HNK

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,784 mi
Last recorded124,784 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 HNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 124,784 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 124,784 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 118,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 May 2014 118,592 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 May 2013 113,241 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 102,329 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 99,655 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 97,726 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,202 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 95,086 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 92,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 92,968 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 89,226 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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N398 HNK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N398 HNK, 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 N398 HNK registered?

N398 HNK is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N398 HNK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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