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L308 FPH

1994 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

217,049 mi
Last recorded217,049 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL308 FPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 217,049 miles

Nearside rear plastic wheel arch security only just adequate, attention recommended.

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 217,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear plastic wheel arch security only just adequate, attention recommended.

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 213,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 210,478 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 210,478 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 204,907 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 193,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 193,356 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 180,869 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2008 180,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2006 174,035 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 174,029 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

hanbrake warning light on

Fail 30 Jun 2006 173,982 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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L308 FPH is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L308 FPH, 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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L308 FPH is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 May 1994.

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