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L51 VEU

1994 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,048 mi
Last recorded132,048 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 VEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 132,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 132,048 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 129,245 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 127,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2016 124,324 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 121,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 119,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 119,821 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2013 117,919 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 116,636 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 116,605 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both outersills corroded and weak

coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 5 Mar 2011 115,350 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc inner edges corroded

o/s/f door check strap not connected

o/s/r light lens cracked but not showing white light to rear

Pass 16 Mar 2010 114,217 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 114,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 112,752 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 111,754 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 109,867 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 108,932 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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L51 VEU is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L51 VEU, 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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L51 VEU is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 April 1994.

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