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R153 GEG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,540 mi
Last recorded100,540 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 GEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,540 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,490 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all brake pipes have been greesed

screen has wiper marks

Pass 2 Oct 2013 94,711 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise all brake pipes greased

advise scratches in screen

Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,006 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

nsr brake slight binding

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,211 miles

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,880 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 77,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise all brake pipes grearsed

Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,463 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 63,957 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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R153 GEG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 104,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R153 GEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R153 GEG registered?

R153 GEG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R153 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 GEG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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