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S143 BRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,732 mi
Last recorded96,732 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 BRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 96,732 miles

corrosion to n/s sill

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,732 miles

windscreen cracked n/s upper

Pass 22 Oct 2011 94,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 88,387 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,105 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 73,069 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 67,398 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 67,354 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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S143 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S143 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 S143 BRE registered?

S143 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S143 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S143 BRE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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