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L306 XAB

1993 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,253 mi
Last recorded156,253 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Combo139,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL306 XAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 156,253 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 156,253 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 144,910 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jun 2010 144,904 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jul 2009 136,778 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Jul 2009 136,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jun 2008 126,828 miles

Nearside mirror secure, but only tempory fixing used.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 126,828 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror secure, but only tempory fixing used.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 113,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 103,480 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 103,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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L306 XAB is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L306 XAB, 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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L306 XAB is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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