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L626 GKX

1993 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,148 mi
Last recorded53,148 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Combo139,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL626 GKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 53,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 53,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 46,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 42,924 miles

Corrosion brake ferrules

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 20 Jan 2017 42,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corner (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion brake ferrules

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,910 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,673 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 36,669 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,865 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 34,865 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L626 GKX is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L626 GKX, 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 L626 GKX registered?

L626 GKX is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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