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L473 DLJ

1994 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,130 mi
Last recorded189,130 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 DLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 189,130 miles

both rear chassis corroded by spring mountings

engine oil leaks

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

poor welding repairs to o/s/f chassis

screen chipped

slight imbalace on rear brakes

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 26 Apr 2010 172,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Small cut in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 26 Apr 2010 172,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Small cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 25 Apr 2009 147,840 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 147,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 124,044 miles

corrosion starting o/s/f-n/s/f chassis

Pass 24 Apr 2007 101,530 miles

n/s wiper loose

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre getting low on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2006 89,405 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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L473 DLJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L473 DLJ, 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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What year was L473 DLJ registered?

L473 DLJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 May 1994.

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