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R953 GAE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,942 mi
Last recorded81,942 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 GAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,942 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 7,450 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,893 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 61,893 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,344 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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R953 GAE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GAE, 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 GAE registered?

R953 GAE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R953 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R953 GAE shows 5 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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