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R954 CBH

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

199,361 mi
Last recorded199,361 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 CBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 199,361 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 199,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 190,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 183,576 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 177,330 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 171,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 160,419 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 153,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 145,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R954 CBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 112,032 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 R954 CBH, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R954 CBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R954 CBH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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