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L538 PEH

1994 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,071 mi
Last recorded165,071 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 PEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2007 165,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

BRAKE PIPES TO LOAD VALVE SLIGHT CORROSION

BRAKE RESIVOUR IS DAMP

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S/F CHASSIS IS CORRODED

O/S/F AND N/SF SEAT BELT REATAINERS SLIGHT DAMAGED AND SEAT BELTS

O/S/F CHASSIS IS CORRODED BY THE CROSS MEMBER

O/S/F TRACK ROD END RUBBER COVER IS WORN

O/S/F WIPER BLADE IS WORN

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN

OIL LEAK ON THE ENGINE

REAR CHASSIS ABOVE THE FUEL TANK IS CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON THE O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH INSIDE THE VAN

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE N/S/F HEADLAMP

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE WINDSCREEN

THE ENGINE CRANK PULLY IS DAMAGED

Pass 30 Nov 2006 158,705 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 155,432 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 155,432 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L538 PEH is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L538 PEH, 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 L538 PEH registered?

L538 PEH is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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