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M665 VBV

1995 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

166,895 mi
Last recorded166,895 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM665 VBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2010 166,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 164,927 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 164,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 161,704 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 161,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 158,862 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 158,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 151,721 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 151,552 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

offside rear sill starting to corrode

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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M665 VBV is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 M665 VBV, 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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M665 VBV is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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