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R230 XOP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,720 mi
Last recorded140,720 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 XOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 140,720 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 140,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 133,769 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread depth

Fail 30 Jan 2013 133,760 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2011 122,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 121,875 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 114,215 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 114,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 108,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer walls.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 108,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer walls.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 101,838 miles

slight cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 99,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 97,970 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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R230 XOP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R230 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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R230 XOP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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