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L237 JBW

1993 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,812 mi
Last recorded117,812 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Combo139,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL237 JBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 117,812 miles
Fail 12 May 2011

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 May 2010 117,698 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2010 117,698 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 117,698 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 117,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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L237 JBW is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L237 JBW, 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 L237 JBW registered?

L237 JBW is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 December 1993.

Is L237 JBW safe to buy?

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