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R431 OPC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,148 mi
Last recorded139,148 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 OPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 139,148 miles

both rear sills corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 134,740 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 131,422 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 129,616 miles

near side rear sill corroede slight play near side track rod end

Pass 19 Nov 2010 124,574 miles

corrison onsills and on under side no holes yet

Pass 26 Nov 2009 199,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 113,499 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 100,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 89,772 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 89,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R431 OPC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R431 OPC, 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 R431 OPC registered?

R431 OPC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R431 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 OPC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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