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L172 OMP

1994 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,642 mi
Last recorded118,642 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 OMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 118,642 miles

both frontcoil springs corroded

handbrake cables slightly worn on outer cover

offside door check strap u/s

offside front outer c v boot perishing

offside front window inop

rear bumper slightly insecure

rear number plate worn

slight exhaust blow from manifold to down pipe

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

spare tyre bald

various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2013 118,642 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bumper slightly insecure

rear number plate worn

both frontcoil springs corroded

handbrake cables slightly worn on outer cover

offside door check strap u/s

offside front outer c v boot perishing

offside front window inop

slight exhaust blow from manifold to down pipe

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

spare tyre bald

various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2012 118,076 miles

both front coil spring corroded

both front wiper arms very worn

hand brake cbles outer covers worn

nearside front tyre worn to ware bands and on 2mm (165/70/13)

offside door check strap broken

offside window inop

rear bumper slightly insecure

rear number plate worn

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing just ok for mot

spare tyre bald

various corrosion under side vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2011 117,306 miles

Both wiper arms badly worn but just within M.O.T. limits at time of test.

Engine tick-over on absolute upper limit for M.O.T.

N/S/.F chassis corroding.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S window not working.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil weep from front of engine.

Spare wheel loose in carrier & bald on outer edge (165/70x13).

Suspect servo pipe modified.

Suspect slight binding from rear brakes in reverse.

Suspect slight blow from exhaust manifold.

Suspect washer pump worn/blocked.

both rear hand brake cables outer covers worn

rear bumper slightly insecure

rear number plate worn

slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 23 Mar 2011 117,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear hand brake cables outer covers worn

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bands 2-3 mm (165/70/13)

rear bumper slightly insecure

rear number plate worn

slight blow from centre exhaust

slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 15 Mar 2010 115,651 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 115,651 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door strap broken

rear number plate peeling

Pass 1 Apr 2009 114,593 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 114,593 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

drivers door check strap is broken

drivers window doesn't open

Pass 28 Jan 2008 111,431 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 111,431 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside front chassie excessivly coroded

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 2 Nov 2006 107,347 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 107,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

offside front chassie corried

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outter edge

windscreen chipped on nearside

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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L172 OMP is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L172 OMP, 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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L172 OMP is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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