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L161 TWS

1993 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,137 mi
Last recorded106,137 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Combo139,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 TWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 106,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 100,771 miles

AS PER MOT.REF; 984982707187.

Fail 12 Apr 2007 100,741 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyre pressures look low....

both rear brake hose ferruls corroded slightly....

Pass 27 Feb 2006 95,463 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 95,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leak

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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L161 TWS is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 139,856 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 L161 TWS, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L161 TWS registered?

L161 TWS is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 November 1993.

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