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N417 SAA

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,433 mi
Last recorded159,433 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 SAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 159,433 miles

air bag light on at dash

n/s front shocker damp

n/s front tyre worn in center tread

n/s rear tyre worn on edges and inner sidewall cracked

play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jan 2011 159,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

air bag light on at dash

n/s front shocker damp

n/s front tyre worn in center tread

n/s rear tyre worn on edges and inner sidewall cracked

play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jan 2010 154,651 miles

air bag light on at dash

o/s and n/s front lower ball joint covers split

o/s front tyre low on tread

o/s handbrake cable rusty

play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jan 2009 151,751 miles

Nearside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

one of front exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 20 Jan 2009 151,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

one of front exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 29 Jan 2008 148,289 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 148,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 146,620 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 146,620 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N417 SAA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N417 SAA, 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 N417 SAA registered?

N417 SAA is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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