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M581 LAY

1995 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,355 mi
Last recorded189,355 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM581 LAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 189,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 189,355 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 185,137 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 185,137 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 180,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

appears to have fuel leak around pump area but cannot see leak.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 180,037 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

appears to have fuel leak around pump area but cannot see leak.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 175,151 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 175,151 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 169,648 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 165,556 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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M581 LAY is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M581 LAY, 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 M581 LAY registered?

M581 LAY is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 April 1995.

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