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S129 BRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,152 mi
Last recorded124,152 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 BRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,152 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 124,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 109,038 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 109,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 101,224 miles

Both front tyres cracked in treads

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and perished on side wall

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 95,810 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,478 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 87,782 miles

Coolant leak

front discs corroded on inner surface

headlight clips worn

temp sensor leak on radiator

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,225 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 79,830 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,994 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 74,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 71,881 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 71,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 67,565 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroding on inner surfaces

n/s/r tyre starting to lose shape

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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S129 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S129 BRE, 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 S129 BRE registered?

S129 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S129 BRE safe to buy?

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