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R956 CHD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Cream Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,039 mi
Last recorded76,039 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 CHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,039 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 76,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,092 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,903 miles

VERY SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT DISCS / SPARE WHEEL MISSING / SLIGHT NOISE IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING / WATER LEAK FROM RAD FAN SWITCH / CORRSION ON FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Fail 19 Oct 2009 71,903 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

VERY SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT DISCS / SPARE WHEEL MISSING / SLIGHT NOISE IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING / WATER LEAK FROM RAD FAN SWITCH / CORRSION ON FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,126 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 59,771 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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R956 CHD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Cream with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R956 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 R956 CHD registered?

R956 CHD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R956 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 CHD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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