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S211 BRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,694 mi
Last recorded86,694 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 BRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2011 86,694 miles

Exhaust front section slightly corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2011 86,694 miles

Exhaust front section slightly corroded

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2010 85,599 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 85,599 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,943 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,280 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,097 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 52,633 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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S211 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 75%.

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 S211 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 S211 BRE registered?

S211 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S211 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 BRE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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