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M517 XVT

1995 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,569 mi
Last recorded187,569 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 XVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 187,569 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 187,553 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 175,673 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 175,672 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise n/s mirror glass cracked

advise o/s and n/s/f outer sills holed and corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 156,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 142,204 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 136,087 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
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M517 XVT is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M517 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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What year was M517 XVT registered?

M517 XVT is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is M517 XVT safe to buy?

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