MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front discs corroded
both rear chassis legs corroded
both rear sills corroded
o/s and n/s leafspring bushes starting to deteriate
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front discs corroded
both rear chassis legs corroded
both rear sills corroded
o/s and n/s leafspring bushes starting to deteriate
rear ex hanger repair
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
handbrake cable insecure
brake pedal spongy
n/s windscreen chipped
n/s/r tyre cl;ose to limits
o/s dip beam pattern poor
rear brake pipes covered in underseal
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front number plate in poor condition
near side and off side front chassis rail showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front number plate in poor condition
near side and off side front chassis rail showing signs of corrosion
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M493 POC 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 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 M493 POC, 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 M493 POC registered?
M493 POC is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 May 1995.
Is M493 POC safe to buy?
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