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M495 STO

1995 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,907 mi
Last recorded130,907 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 STO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 130,907 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 138,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine has a very heavy oil leak.

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

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

Offside front lower arm bushes oil contaminated.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 136,132 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 136,132 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 135,614 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Battery not secured.

Engine oil leak.

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

o/s rear light lens cracked.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 133,095 miles

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

oil leaking from engine sump

Fail 23 Sep 2010 133,095 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leaking from engine sump

Pass 7 Aug 2009 128,069 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leaking from sump

rear centre panel corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2009 128,069 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leaking from sump

rear centre panel corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2008 122,055 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 117,660 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 113,362 miles

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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M495 STO is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M495 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.

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M495 STO is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 February 1995.

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