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S689 NFR

1999 Opel Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,581 mi
Last recorded91,581 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Opel Combo97,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 NFR
MakeOpel
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 89,609 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

REAR VALLANCE UNDER BUMPER BADLY CORRODED.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 89,609 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

REAR VALLANCE UNDER BUMPER BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 86,200 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 86,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 81,123 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 81,122 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2007 73,017 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 73,107 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,081 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 61,081 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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S689 NFR is a 1999 Opel Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Opel Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 97,625 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 S689 NFR, 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 27 years old, this Opel Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S689 NFR is a 1999 Opel Combo, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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