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M218 RVN

1995 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,772 mi
Last recorded119,772 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 RVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 119,772 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 119,772 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 117,977 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rh & lh sills starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jan 2012 117,977 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

back door bottom catch inop

nearside reverse inop

rh & lh sills starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2011 116,935 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 116,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 115,303 miles

sump leaking slightly

rear door & front wind deflecter corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2010 115,303 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear door & front wind deflecter corroding

sump leaking slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2009 113,905 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 113,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 110,265 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 106,849 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 102,624 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 106,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight water leak from RHR ENGINE BAY

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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M218 RVN is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M218 RVN, 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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What year was M218 RVN registered?

M218 RVN is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 February 1995.

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