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L18 UGS

1993 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

212,966 mi
Last recorded212,966 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Combo139,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 UGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 212,966 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 212,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 204,576 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 204,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 197,665 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 197,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 189,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 181,546 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 181,544 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 174,242 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 174,242 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 164,936 miles

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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L18 UGS is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L18 UGS, 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 L18 UGS registered?

L18 UGS is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L18 UGS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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