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L153 VGT

1994 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,069 mi
Last recorded142,069 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL153 VGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 142,069 miles

Wind screen scratched

Fail 27 Mar 2014 142,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Slight exhaust blow @ front joint

Wind screen scratched

Pass 26 Mar 2013 139,425 miles

Corrosion starting @ near side rear inner sill

Off side and near side front tyres wearing @ inner edges. Off side rear tyre wearing @ outer edge

Slight exaust blow @ centre joint

Fail 26 Mar 2013 139,425 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Corrosion starting @ near side rear inner sill

Off side and near side front tyres wearing @ inner edges. Off side rear tyre wearing @ outer edge

Slight exaust blow @ centre joint

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 136,629 miles

Corrosion starting nearside rear inner sill.

Corrosion starting offside front chassis rail.

Front tyres wearing at inner edge.

Oiliness to engine.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 136,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Corrosion starting nearside rear inner sill.

Corrosion starting offside front chassis rail.

Front tyres wearing at inner edge.

Oiliness to engine.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 133,193 miles

corrosion starting @ near side inner sill

corrosion starting @ off side front chassis rail

front number plate damaged

off side number plate lamp cover missing,

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow @ front joint

windscreen wiper arms worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 129,972 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

coolant leak from inlet manifold area

engine oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Mar 2010 129,972 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

coolant leak from inlet manifold area

engine oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2009 126,172 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2009 126,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 122,620 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,858 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 114,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 114,486 miles

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

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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L153 VGT is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 128,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L153 VGT, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L153 VGT is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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