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V429 LFR

1999 Opel Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,560 mi
Last recorded172,560 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Opel Combo97,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV429 LFR
MakeOpel
ModelCombo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 172,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 172,463 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 166,062 miles

Exhaust system touching body

N/S outer sill corroded

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 166,062 miles

Exhaust system touching body

N/S outer sill corroded

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 159,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2011 154,268 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2011 154,266 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2009 148,746 miles

BOTH TOP STRUT BUSHES HAVE SOME PLAY AND ON LIMIT OF EXSEPTANCE

FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE MIRROR CRACKED

Fail 16 Dec 2009 148,746 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

BOTH TOP STRUT BUSHES HAVE SOME PLAY AND ON LIMIT OF EXSEPTANCE

FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 28 Feb 2009 145,048 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 135,395 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 28 Jan 2008 135,395 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 Jun 2006 116,915 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 108,589 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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V429 LFR is a 1999 Opel Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V429 LFR, 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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V429 LFR is a 1999 Opel Combo, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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