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M242 SVO

1995 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,298 mi
Last recorded165,298 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 SVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 165,298 miles

front chassis corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2007 159,697 miles

welding repairs to front chassis areas

Fail 13 Oct 2007 159,675 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 153,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M242 SVO is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M242 SVO, 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 M242 SVO registered?

M242 SVO is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 January 1995.

Is M242 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M242 SVO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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