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L659 MTW

1993 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,569 mi
Last recorded117,569 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Combo139,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL659 MTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 117,569 miles

Front roof panel heavily corroded but secure and not considered a hazard when tested.

N/S wiper blade split at end but performance acceptable.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Outer plastic sheath N/S handbrake cable fractured.

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted but of satisfactory design.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 117,563 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front roof panel heavily corroded but secure and not considered a hazard when tested.

N/S wiper blade split at end but performance acceptable.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Outer plastic sheath N/S handbrake cable fractured.

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted but of satisfactory design.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 108,491 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 108,491 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 102,161 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2006 98,937 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

two small corroded holes in the roof

Pass 7 Nov 2005 97,029 miles

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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L659 MTW is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L659 MTW, 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 L659 MTW registered?

L659 MTW is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 November 1993.

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