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L357 ABJ

1994 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,636 mi
Last recorded127,636 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Combo128,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 ABJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 127,636 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front flexys perished

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel tank corroded

n/s/f wing corroded but not within prescribed area

surface rust to underbody

Fail 26 Aug 2009 127,365 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front flexys perished

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel tank corroded

n/s/f wing corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/r tyre badly perished

surface rust to underbody

Pass 1 Sep 2008 123,244 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 123,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 117,199 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 112,338 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 112,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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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L357 ABJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L357 ABJ, 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 L357 ABJ registered?

L357 ABJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L357 ABJ safe to buy?

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