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Y638 LRA

2001 Opel Combo

Yellow Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,981 mi
Last recorded103,981 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Combo89,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 LRA
MakeOpel
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 103,981 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 103,981 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,787 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 96,737 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 89,848 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)

Pass 30 May 2012 83,714 miles

both rear shockers starting to rust

both rear tyres starting to perish

brake fluid level low

rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 30 May 2012 83,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear shockers starting to rust

both rear tyres starting to perish

brake fluid level low

rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2011 78,739 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2011 78,739 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2010 74,337 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 74,197 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 96,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 96,411 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 89,707 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 84,526 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 77,533 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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Y638 LRA is a 2001 Opel Combo in Yellow with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y638 LRA, 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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Y638 LRA is a 2001 Opel Combo, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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