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M669 VBV

1995 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,625 mi
Last recorded135,625 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Combo116,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM669 VBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 135,625 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 135,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 124,197 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 124,161 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 111,302 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 111,298 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 108,596 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 108,932 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 108,932 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 106,667 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 106,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 101,969 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 97,705 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 97,705 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

smoke from steering column area

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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M669 VBV is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M669 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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M669 VBV is a 1995 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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