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M203 TVH

1995 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

259,950 mi
Last recorded259,950 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 TVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 259,950 miles

HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

POOR BRAKING SURFACE N/S/F BRAKE DISC

Fail 22 Sep 2008 259,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

N/S/R TYRE FLAT

POOR BRAKING SURFACE N/S/F BRAKE DISC

Pass 18 Sep 2007 255,193 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 255,184 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 8 Jul 2006 249,682 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 249,682 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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M203 TVH is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M203 TVH, 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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M203 TVH is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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