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L292 CBC

1994 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,971 mi
Last recorded144,971 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL292 CBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2015 144,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings a piller (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front coil springs corroded

both handbrake cables in poor condition

rear bumper insecure

undersill / floor pan / chassis legs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 143,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2014 143,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2013 140,784 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside headlight lense deteriorated

Nearside rear wheel bearing has play

Offside outer cv boot leaking

Rear bumper loose

Fail 11 Oct 2013 140,784 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside headlight lense deteriorated

Nearside rear wheel bearing has play

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

Offside outer cv boot leaking

Rear bumper loose

Pass 9 Oct 2012 137,332 miles

exhaust monts perished and spilting

rear bumber not very sercure

Fail 8 Oct 2012 137,332 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant leak [level low]

exhaust monts perished and spilting

rear bumber not very sercure

spare wheel carrier not very sercure

Pass 4 Oct 2011 134,134 miles

Offside mirror arm broken

Rear bumper loose

Wiper blades split

Fail 3 Oct 2011 134,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside mirror arm broken

Rear bumper loose

Wiper blades split

Pass 13 Oct 2010 131,804 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 131,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s front chassis corroded however not considered excessive

Pass 8 Oct 2009 129,515 miles

general corrosion to rear panel/sill areas

Fail 8 Oct 2009 129,515 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion to rear panel/sill areas

rear exhaust box thin/corroded

rear exhaust strap rusty/thin

Pass 14 Oct 2008 125,934 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 125,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Oil leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear bumper not very sercure

Pass 12 Oct 2007 122,770 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 122,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 117,061 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 117,061 miles

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

COOLANT LEAK

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED BUT STILL READABLE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR BRAKE HOSES FERRULES CORRODED

Pass 11 Oct 2005 113,280 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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L292 CBC is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L292 CBC, 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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L292 CBC is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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