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M974 YGC

1994 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

177,937 mi
Last recorded177,937 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM974 YGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 177,937 miles

chassis corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Apr 2009 177,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chassis corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2009 177,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 167,618 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 167,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 167,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 165,751 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 165,751 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DAMAGE N/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING SCREEN DAMAGE RACK WORN N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION EXTENSIVE GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 9 May 2006 163,934 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 163,934 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE N/S SEAT BELT WEBBING SCREEN DAMAGE OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS DAMAGE N/S HEAD LIGHT N/S BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT EXTENSIVE GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION NOISE+SLIGHT GRAB R BRAKES

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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M974 YGC is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M974 YGC, 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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M974 YGC is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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