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L238 FFR

1994 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

206,094 mi
Last recorded206,094 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 FFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2007 206,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper arm hinges worn causing excess play

f/o/s door hinges worn

play in drivers seat base

r/o/s sill holed

r/o/s wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 3 Jun 2006 201,404 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 201,319 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

both wiper arms worn

engine low on oil

play in both rear wheel bearings

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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L238 FFR is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 L238 FFR, 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 L238 FFR registered?

L238 FFR is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 May 1994.

Is L238 FFR safe to buy?

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