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M396 GVV

1995 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,879 mi
Last recorded162,879 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 GVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 162,879 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 160,870 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch pedal and brake pedal rubber slightly deterioated

Pass 16 May 2013 158,308 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 158,308 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 156,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 154,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 152,280 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 124,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2009 124,300 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2009 150,381 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 145,300 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 139,092 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 129,990 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2006 129,852 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

oil leak

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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M396 GVV is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M396 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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M396 GVV is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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