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L283 VGN

1993 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,947 mi
Last recorded204,947 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Combo139,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 VGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 204,947 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 204,947 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 198,279 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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L283 VGN is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L283 VGN, 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 L283 VGN registered?

L283 VGN is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L283 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L283 VGN shows 3 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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