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M859 SET

1994 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,324 mi
Last recorded62,324 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM859 SET
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,324 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all suspention joints showing age related rust/wear

both outer sills corroded

spare wheel badly corroded

whole underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,471 miles

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

all susspention is showing age related corrosion/wear.

whole underside of the vehicle is corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,741 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 59,863 miles

Nearside 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,626 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

body corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2009 58,611 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

body corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,060 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 57,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 54,827 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 54,827 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 52,283 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 52,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M859 SET is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 128,726 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 M859 SET, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M859 SET is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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