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S187 BRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,848 mi
Last recorded130,848 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 BRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 130,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 28 Apr 2010 126,674 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 121,340 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 116,156 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 111,651 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 106,239 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 106,239 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S187 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S187 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 S187 BRE registered?

S187 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 October 1998.

Is S187 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S187 BRE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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