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S217 BRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

68,954 mi
Last recorded68,954 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 BRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,954 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 68,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,421 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,420 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,697 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 67,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 66,552 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,552 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,682 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 65,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,633 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 63,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,779 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,701 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,765 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 61,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,692 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 59,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 59,482 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 59,468 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

bigger wheels fitted at time of test

side windows tinted black

Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,658 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 51,450 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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S217 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S217 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 S217 BRE registered?

S217 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S217 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S217 BRE shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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