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L216 REJ

1993 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,382 mi
Last recorded201,382 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Combo139,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL216 REJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 201,382 miles

lot of travel on hand-brake

offside outer door-handle sticking

Fail 19 Oct 2009 201,368 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

lot of travel on hand-brake

offside outer door-handle sticking

Pass 23 Oct 2008 200,680 miles

corrosion to o/s/ outer sill ( not structual)

exhaust system corrded

fuel tank corroded

rear brake hose ferules corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2008 200,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to o/s/ outer sill ( not structual)

exhaust system corrded

fuel tank corroded

rear brake hose ferules corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 197,543 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion in both front chassis rails near suspension mounts

engine leaks oil

rear silencer mounting deterioating

Pass 18 Oct 2006 190,605 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 190,599 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L216 REJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L216 REJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L216 REJ registered?

L216 REJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 December 1993.

Is L216 REJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L216 REJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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