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M383 EAP

1995 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,882 mi
Last recorded97,882 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 EAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 97,882 miles

all tyres deteriorated

corrosion underside/chassis

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 29 Oct 2012 97,873 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.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)

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

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

all tyres deteriorated

corrosion underside/chassis

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 97,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion underside/chassis

nearside inner cv boot split

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Oct 2011 97,026 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion underside/chassis

nearside inner cv boot split

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 96,101 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 96,101 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 95,028 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 95,028 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 94,399 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 94,178 miles

slight rust o/sfront chassis

Fail 5 May 2007 93,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s/front wing insecure(slight)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 5 May 2007 93,666 miles

n/s/front wing insecure(slight)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2006 91,020 miles

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

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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M383 EAP is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M383 EAP, 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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M383 EAP is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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