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L453 GVH

1993 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

243,274 mi
Last recorded243,274 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Combo139,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 GVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 243,274 miles

Nearside Outer SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear LOWER ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear Outer SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 243,274 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear LOWER ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear Outer SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 240,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 236,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

Fail 30 Dec 2021 236,650 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL THREE TO REAR LIMIT VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL BACK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

Pass 4 Jan 2021 231,903 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL BACK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO LIMIT VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 231,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL BACK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO LIMIT VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 228,594 miles

N.S.R SILL BACK CORRODED

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 227,882 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 221,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules AND O/S/FRONT (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing AND O/S/FRONT (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded AND O/S/FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened AND O/S/REAR (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion OUTER WHEEL ARCH AND SILL AREA (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 221,985 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules AND O/S/FRONT (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing AND O/S/FRONT (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded AND O/S/FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened AND O/S/REAR (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion OUTER WHEEL ARCH AND SILL AREA (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 220,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 220,530 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 220,529 miles

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

drivers seat belt buckle very loose

offside front headlamp has slight damage

Pass 7 May 2009 220,038 miles

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

o/s/f headlight holed not affecting beam pattern

Pass 1 May 2008 218,268 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 218,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2007 217,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 215,833 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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L453 GVH is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L453 GVH, 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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L453 GVH is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 December 1993.

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