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R437 OPC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,702 mi
Last recorded90,702 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 OPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 90,702 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 92,986 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 92,986 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,214 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 84,214 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 79,299 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,299 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 74,247 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,641 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,489 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 62,450 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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,814 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,439 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,439 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 47,988 miles

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

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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R437 OPC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R437 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 R437 OPC registered?

R437 OPC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R437 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R437 OPC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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