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L551 EPB

1994 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,451 mi
Last recorded112,451 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL551 EPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 112,451 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 112,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,651 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 109,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,371 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 107,493 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 107,493 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 105,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,423 miles

cracking in tread grooves on offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread but still within limits

Fail 6 Oct 2011 94,420 miles

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

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

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

brakes not very sharpe with low pressure on brake pedal but good with heavy pressure

cracking in tread grooves on offside rear tyre

hard to detect brake servo action

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread but still within limits

Fail 24 Sep 2010 91,619 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre perished/cracking on outer edge of tread

offside door mirror cracked but still giving reasonable view to rear

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,619 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre perished/cracking on outer edge of tread

offside door mirror cracked but still giving reasonable view to rear

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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L551 EPB is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L551 EPB, 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 L551 EPB registered?

L551 EPB is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L551 EPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L551 EPB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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