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M514 XVT

1995 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

118,591 mi
Last recorded118,591 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM514 XVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2009 118,591 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Apr 2007 111,844 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 111,840 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front chassis leg surface corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2006 107,496 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 107,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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M514 XVT is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M514 XVT, 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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M514 XVT is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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