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R133 LPF

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,244 mi
Last recorded64,244 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 LPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 64,244 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 64,244 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,256 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 47,061 miles

Offside Weak headlight pattern

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 17 Apr 2023 40,965 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 40,257 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 40,257 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 39,702 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,223 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 38,534 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,867 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,267 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,289 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,778 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 31,778 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,046 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,905 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,663 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,608 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,038 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,372 miles

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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R133 LPF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 104,272 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 R133 LPF, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R133 LPF registered?

R133 LPF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R133 LPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 LPF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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