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L38 ERN

1993 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

155,816 mi
Last recorded155,816 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Combo139,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 ERN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2007 155,816 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Feb 2006 54,785 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 54,785 miles

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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L38 ERN is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L38 ERN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L38 ERN registered?

L38 ERN is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 December 1993.

Is L38 ERN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L38 ERN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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