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L940 NWA

1993 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,051 mi
Last recorded178,051 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Combo139,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 NWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 178,051 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2017 176,281 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2016 172,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 167,031 miles

screen chipped out of drivers view

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in many places and previously welded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 166,397 miles

water leak on coolant sensor on radiator

Fail 13 Mar 2014 166,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

water leak on coolant sensor on radiator

Pass 20 Mar 2013 166,781 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 166,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 166,064 miles

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

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r number plate lamp repaired bu tape

Pass 30 Mar 2011 165,948 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer side wall perrished

slight play in top steering colum bush

Pass 24 Apr 2010 165,855 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 165,854 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 165,594 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight corrosion on o/s/f chassis

slight oil leak on engine

slight split in o/s stearing rack gaiter

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wheel bind on n/s/r/ wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2007 161,657 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 159,221 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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L940 NWA is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L940 NWA, 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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L940 NWA is a 1993 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 November 1993.

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