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N437 AKL

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,078 mi
Last recorded98,078 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 AKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,078 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 98,078 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,861 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 77,803 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,803 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,325 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,601 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,686 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 60,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 59,286 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2005 58,093 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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N437 AKL is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N437 AKL, 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 N437 AKL registered?

N437 AKL is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N437 AKL safe to buy?

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