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M261 GMR

1995 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

84,653 mi
Last recorded84,653 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 GMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 84,653 miles

Front washer jet aims poor

Front wipers poor

Nearside mirror cracked

O/S sunblind becoming insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2009 84,651 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,961 miles

Advise condition of both rear brake hoses ferrule ends

Advise condition of front number plate

Advise condition of osf brake hose ferrule end

Fail 16 Aug 2007 81,961 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise condition of both rear brake hosees ferrule ends

Advise condition of front number plate

Advise condition of ns wiper blade

Advise condition of osf brake hose ferrule end

Pass 17 Aug 2006 78,492 miles

Advise condition of front number plate

Fail 16 Aug 2006 78,492 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Advise centre exhaust mount missing

Advise condition of front number plate

Advise condition of ns wiper blade

Fail 4 Jul 2006 78,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise front number plate cracked

Advise hazard warning light switch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M261 GMR is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M261 GMR, 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 M261 GMR registered?

M261 GMR is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 July 1995.

Is M261 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M261 GMR shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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