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L538 WFE

1993 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,118 mi
Last recorded258,118 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Combo139,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 WFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 258,118 miles

beam pattern poor off side head light

slight corrosion near side chassis rail

Pass 2 Jan 2008 243,600 miles

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

genarel corosion around body and chachie but not considerd exsesive

Fail 29 Dec 2007 243,600 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

genarel corosion around body and chachie but not considerd exsesive

Pass 30 Dec 2006 229,323 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005
Fail 23 Dec 2005 222,900 miles

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

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 WFE is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L538 WFE, 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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What year was L538 WFE registered?

L538 WFE is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L538 WFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L538 WFE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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