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R454 OPC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,775 mi
Last recorded72,775 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 OPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 72,775 miles

rear bumper security

Fail 27 Apr 2009 72,702 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

rear bumper security

Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,538 miles

security of exhaust

Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,111 miles

rear bumper security.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 33,414 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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R454 OPC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R454 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 R454 OPC registered?

R454 OPC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R454 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 OPC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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