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L154 OWC

1994 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

137,142 mi
Last recorded137,142 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL154 OWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 137,142 miles

Battery insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to nearside front cassis member - slight damage to offside front chassis member

reduced effort nearside rear service brake

Fail 23 Nov 2010 137,142 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

travel on service brake

Pass 27 Nov 2009 137,141 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 137,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres different size to rear

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

small crack in o/s/f door mirror

spare tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

surface corrosion on n/s/f chassis rail

surface corrosion on o/s/f chassis rail

Pass 15 Nov 2007 137,140 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres perished and deeply cracked on insides

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 15 Nov 2007 137,140 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished and deeply cracked on insides

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 6 Nov 2006 135,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 135,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L154 OWC is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L154 OWC, 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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L154 OWC is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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