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X429 EVO

2001 Opel Combo

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,198 mi
Last recorded111,198 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Combo89,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX429 EVO
MakeOpel
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 111,198 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak sump

rear valance corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 111,197 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak sump

rear valance corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 105,156 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 105,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 98,892 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 92,479 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 95,918 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 95,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 77,142 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 77,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 66,849 miles

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

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

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

near and offside brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

imbalance front brakes

Fail 11 Jan 2007 47,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,633 miles

slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing

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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X429 EVO is a 2001 Opel Combo in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Opel Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 89,805 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 Opel Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X429 EVO, 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 25 years old, this Opel Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X429 EVO registered?

X429 EVO is a 2001 Opel Combo, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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