MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,297 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated.
o/s front tyre wall deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated.
o/s front tyre wall deteriorated.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advise all lights flicker while the engine is running on tick over
Advise alternator belt requires either replacing or adjusting
Advise front discs becoming thin
Nearside front brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R553 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R553 GTW, 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 R553 GTW registered?
R553 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 May 1998.
Is R553 GTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R553 GTW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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