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M524 VMB

1995 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,459 mi
Last recorded168,459 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM524 VMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 168,459 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Screen wash bottle insecure

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2013 168,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Screen wash bottle insecure

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 167,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front seat belt pretensioer has been activated.

offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area has been repaired & undersealed.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 167,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front seat belt pretensioer has been activated.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 165,309 miles

offside front lower suspension prescribed area has been repaired and undersealed.

offside seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 165,303 miles

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

offside front lower suspension prescribed area has been repaired and undersealed.

offside seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 164,313 miles

Battery insecure

Offside seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated.

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 163,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

offside & nearside front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 163,593 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 10 Jul 2007 163,059 miles

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

both front wheels slightly buckled †(ok for this mot)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 163,059 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

both front wheels slightly buckled †(ok for this test)

rust developing in os chassis rail †(ok for this test)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 162,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 162,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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M524 VMB is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M524 VMB, 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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M524 VMB is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 January 1995.

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