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L697 GCP

1993 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,046 mi
Last recorded112,046 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Combo139,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 GCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 112,046 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 112,046 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 109,818 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 105,660 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 105,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 100,322 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 93,250 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 93,250 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L697 GCP is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L697 GCP, 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 L697 GCP registered?

L697 GCP is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 November 1993.

Is L697 GCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L697 GCP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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