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S216 BRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,952 mi
Last recorded98,952 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 BRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2021 98,952 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear exhaust mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Defective Engine mount

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,934 miles

nearside engine mounting feels worn

some corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 30 Oct 2019 98,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside engine mounting feels worn

some corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,881 miles

offside outer sill close to corrosion limit

Pass 17 Nov 2017 98,700 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 98,245 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 97,400 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 94,584 miles

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

zero emission reading

Fail 21 Nov 2014 94,584 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

zero emission reading

Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,919 miles

both offside tyres slightly out of shape

exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 26 Nov 2012 91,198 miles

exhaust rear bracket deteriorating

nearside rear tyre may have a puncture

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 89,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,920 miles

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 86,422 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 84,352 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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S216 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S216 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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S216 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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