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L600 MBS

1996 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,634 mi
Last recorded169,634 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 MBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 169,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 154,858 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 139,431 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 127,446 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 126,129 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

coolant low

horn sound slight dull

o/s/f tyre scrubbing heavilly inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2008 126,129 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

coolant low

horn sound slight dull

o/s/f tyre scrubbing heavilly inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 122,323 miles

exaust corroded but not blowing

exaust mounts tied up temporarilly

large oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2006 118,645 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

needs new front wipers

needs right exhaust clamp on rear box ?????

Fail 24 Feb 2006 118,495 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

need new front wipers

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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L600 MBS is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 114,415 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 L600 MBS, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L600 MBS registered?

L600 MBS is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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