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R221 XOP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,272 mi
Last recorded140,272 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 XOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 140,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front flexible pipe has been repaired by silver bandage

exhaust rear silencer has been tied up

interior mirror missing

Fail 7 Aug 2012 140,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

interior mirror missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front flexible pipe has been repaired by silver bandage

exhaust rear silencer has been tied up

Pass 15 Jul 2011 133,609 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 125,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 125,804 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 116,369 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 116,369 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 107,094 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 91,218 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 86,884 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 86,759 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 86,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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R221 XOP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R221 XOP, 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 R221 XOP registered?

R221 XOP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R221 XOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 XOP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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