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S220 BRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,176 mi
Last recorded136,176 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 BRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 136,176 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 135,917 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres getting low and nail in o/s

slight damage to o/s headlamp

slight noise n/s front wheel bearing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 22 Jul 2008 129,031 miles

sump corroded and leaking oil.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 129,027 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

sump corroded and leaking oil.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 120,040 miles

nearside rear tread low.

offside headlamp glass chipped.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 10 Aug 2007 120,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside rear tread low.

offside front tread very low.

offside headlamp glass chipped.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 111,986 miles

offside headlamp glass chipped.

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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S220 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 57.1%.

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 S220 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 S220 BRE registered?

S220 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S220 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S220 BRE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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