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M653 MPD

1995 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,854 mi
Last recorded174,854 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM653 MPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 174,854 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

interior mirror missing

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Oct 2009 174,852 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

interior mirror missing

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2008 163,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet lever broken.

both rear tyre's worn on outside edge's and on 2mm tread depth.

nearside chassis at front corroded.

offside bottom ball joint rubber boot split and WILL cause the joint to fail.

slight noise from offside rear brake drum.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 163,340 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet lever broken.

both rear tyre's worn on outside edge's and on 2mm tread depth.

nearside chassis at front corroded.

offside bottom ball joint rubber boot split and WILL cause the joint to fail.

slight noise from offside rear brake drum.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 150,064 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 5 Jun 2007 150,632 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside mirror cracked. †both front tyre's on 1.6mm on inside edge's. †offside bottom ball joint rubber boot split and will cause the joint to fail. †nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 142,486 miles

offside mirror cracked. †offside chassis at front.

Fail 6 Jun 2006 142,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside mirror cracked. †offside chassis corroded at front.

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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M653 MPD is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M653 MPD, 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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M653 MPD is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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