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M379 GVV

1995 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,157 mi
Last recorded100,157 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM379 GVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 100,157 miles

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

exhaust badley fitted

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r & n/s/r welded repairs poor quality

windscreen scratched

Fail 15 Jul 2009 100,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Jul 2008 90,792 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 90,594 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 81,356 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 75,166 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 75,165 miles

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

Offside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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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M379 GVV is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M379 GVV, 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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M379 GVV is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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