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W242 DGC

2000 Opel Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,651 mi
Last recorded112,651 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Combo98,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 DGC
MakeOpel
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 112,651 miles

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

brake pedal has longer than usual travel

engine has oil and water leaks

Fail 1 Jun 2015 112,651 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake pedal has longer than usual travel

engine has oil and water leaks

Pass 27 Feb 2014 107,278 miles

exhaust system in very poor condition

sump pan corroded

wiper linkage worn

Fail 17 Feb 2014 107,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

exhaust system in very poor condition

sump pan corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 19 Feb 2013 101,187 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 101,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 90,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 75,118 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 61,763 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Combo?

Based on 1,283 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
6,076
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 55
Registration plate lamp not working 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Registration plate lamp not working 42
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W242 DGC is a 2000 Opel Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Opel Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 98,066 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W242 DGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W242 DGC registered?

W242 DGC is a 2000 Opel Combo, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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