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M108 DBD

1995 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,938 mi
Last recorded179,938 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM108 DBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 179,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all four tyres are slightly perished

both nearside and offside steering arms have slight play

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Fail 31 Oct 2008 179,938 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all four tyres are slightly perished

both nearside and offside steering arms have slight play

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Pass 29 Nov 2007 170,888 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2007 170,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2006 152,074 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 151,589 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine oil leak

offside rear brake slight inbalance

Pass 14 Dec 2005 139,739 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 139,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

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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M108 DBD is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 116,637 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 M108 DBD, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M108 DBD is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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