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L158 TOW

1994 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,742 mi
Last recorded118,742 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 TOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 118,742 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 106,072 miles

Battery insecure

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

parking brake travel high

Fail 19 Mar 2009 106,072 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 17 Mar 2008 98,127 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 90,609 miles

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

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

nearside brake light bulb appears slightly weak

nearside wiper poor

rear brake imbalance / offside under performing slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2006 81,687 miles

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

nail in tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

tread lowish and outer wall perished on n/s/f tyre

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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L158 TOW is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L158 TOW, 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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What year was L158 TOW registered?

L158 TOW is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L158 TOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L158 TOW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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