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S264 BRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,376 mi
Last recorded111,376 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS264 BRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 111,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chips to windscreen

offside door, check strap missing

offside front tyre, quite worn

offside rear tyre, wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 109,872 miles

chips to windscreen

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2011 109,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chips to windscreen

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2010 105,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to get an emission reading due to broken exhaust system

Fail 3 Mar 2010 105,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to get an emission reading due to broken exhaust system

Pass 23 Feb 2009 98,016 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both front wipers spliting

nsr tyre worn

tacks in nsf tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2008 92,178 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 87,918 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 28 Feb 2007 87,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 1 Mar 2006 81,133 miles

rearbrake slightly out of balance

Fail 1 Mar 2006 81,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rearbrake slightly out of balance

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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S264 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S264 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 S264 BRE registered?

S264 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S264 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S264 BRE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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