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L471 GDB

1994 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,941 mi
Last recorded202,941 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL471 GDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 202,941 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 202,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tanked stained but no leaks

Pass 23 Feb 2008 199,311 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 199,308 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 42,330 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 42,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Fail 4 May 2007 197,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2006 193,453 miles

all under body rusting badley

oil leak

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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L471 GDB is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L471 GDB, 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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L471 GDB is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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