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M255 WFR

1995 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,263 mi
Last recorded164,263 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 WFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 164,263 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 161,211 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

both front coil springs corroding

corrosion and repair to nearside front chassis

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to offside body by B post

rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

repairs to offside front chassis and both rear outer sills heavily underseald

underseal been applied to both inner sills

Fail 13 Jul 2011 161,173 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

both front coil springs corroding

corrosion and repair to nearside front chassis

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to offside body by B post

rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

underseal been applied to both inner sills

Pass 15 Jul 2010 158,026 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

both front wipers starting to split

Fail 15 Jul 2010 158,026 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 17 Jul 2009 156,146 miles

both front chassis floor memebers have slight corrosion

both front wipers starting to deteriate

front antiroll bar starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

handbrake cable mounting is starting to corrode and break free

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play

nearside headlamp starting to deteriate on beam pattern

offside and nearside body has slight coprrosion and damage

offside front seat belt clip has been activated

oil leaks

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear number plate cracked

rear number plate lamps have temporary fix

slight corrosion to both inner and outer sills on both sides

steering rack has slight play in the rack ends

temp fix to exhaust flexi on downpipe

Fail 14 Jul 2009 156,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front chassis floor memebers have slight corrosion

both front wipers starting to deteriate

front antiroll bar starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

handbrake cable mounting is starting to corrode and break free

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play

nearside headlamp starting to deteriate on beam pattern

offside and nearside body has slight coprrosion and damage

offside front seat belt clip has been activated

oil leaks

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear number plate cracked

rear number plate lamps have temporary fix

slight corrosion to both inner and outer sills on both sides

steering rack has slight play in the rack ends

temp fix to exhaust flexi on downpipe

Fail 18 Jun 2009 156,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front registration plate damaged

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 2 Jun 2008 152,964 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to offside rear inner door sill

front registration plate deteriorating

light scratches to windscreen

slight movement at top of steering column

temporary repairs to rear registration lamps covers

Fail 22 May 2008 152,840 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to offside rear inner door sill

front registration plate deteriorating

light scratches to windscreen

rear exhaust support strap corroded

slight movement at top of steering column

temporary repairs to rear registration lamps covers

Pass 13 Jun 2007 148,900 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 148,900 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2006 146,097 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 146,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M255 WFR is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M255 WFR, 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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M255 WFR is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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