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L276 XPV

1993 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,170 mi
Last recorded109,170 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Combo139,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 XPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 109,170 miles

previous welding repairs to underbody

Fail 8 Sep 2014 101,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,653 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 92,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,774 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Corrosion to both sills but not considered excessive

Different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight fraying to o/s seatbelt but not considered excessive

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

Wipers parking off park position but not affecting drivers view to the road

Fail 27 Sep 2011 74,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Corrosion to both sills but not considered excessive

Different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight fraying to o/s seatbelt but not considered excessive

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

Wipers parking off park position but not affecting drivers view to the road

Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,794 miles

Both front headlight beam images only just acceptable

Different profile tyres fitted on front and rear axles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Slight corrosion to both sills

Slight corrosion to front chassis legs

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

Wipers parking off park position but not obscuring view to road

Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,462 miles

N/S/F Chassis Rail has corrosion present

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,162 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2005 65,625 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked but ok

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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L276 XPV is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 L276 XPV, 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 L276 XPV registered?

L276 XPV is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L276 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L276 XPV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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