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M488 STO

1995 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

130,937 mi
Last recorded130,937 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 STO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2008 130,937 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

3lts of engine oil added to carry out emission test (oil supplied by customer).

Both rear shock ashorber appears weak.

Fog tell-tail only came on when operated several times.

Front number plate damage and lettering starting to fade.

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 126,213 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 126,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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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M488 STO is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M488 STO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M488 STO?

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What year was M488 STO registered?

M488 STO is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 February 1995.

Is M488 STO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 STO shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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