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R953 CHD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Cream Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,171 mi
Last recorded145,171 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 CHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2014 145,171 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear valance is corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 136,478 miles

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

corrosion around the grommet holes on the floor at the near side

exhaust front pipe has been repaired

rear registration plate is damaged

slight corrosion on rear valance

slight play in steering rack at the near side

Pass 10 Nov 2012 126,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2011 117,862 miles

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

f/n/s wheel bearing is slightly noisy

slight corrosion on off side sill

slight oil leak from the sump

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2010 109,128 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in rack at off side

Pass 24 Nov 2009 99,265 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 87,299 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 76,182 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 64,645 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 48,676 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)

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

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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R953 CHD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Cream 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 R953 CHD, 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 R953 CHD registered?

R953 CHD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R953 CHD safe to buy?

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