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L196 OWU

1994 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,832 mi
Last recorded259,832 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 OWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 259,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 255,853 miles

your vehicles handbrake is slightly high and will need adjusting in the near future.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 251,222 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 251,222 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 247,495 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 247,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L196 OWU is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L196 OWU, 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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What year was L196 OWU registered?

L196 OWU is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L196 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 OWU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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