MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise corrosion to bulk head
slight play in both front top suspenion mounts
various areas of surface corrosion to rear chassis
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise corrosion to bulk head
slight play in both front top suspenion mounts
various areas of surface corrosion to rear chassis
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S189 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S189 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 S189 BRE registered?
S189 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.
Is S189 BRE safe to buy?
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