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S277 BRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,130 mi
Last recorded118,130 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS277 BRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 118,130 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 114,142 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,927 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 106,337 miles

TEMPORARY LOCKING FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,918 miles

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

front tyres 165/13 t

rear tyres 165/80 13t

Fail 2 Mar 2010 95,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear tyres 165/80 13t

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

front tyres 165/13 t

Pass 13 Jan 2009 90,744 miles

both front tyres on 2mm wear bars

Fail 13 Jan 2009 90,744 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres on 2mm wear bars

Pass 3 Jan 2008 80,916 miles

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

corrosion surfacing on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 70,154 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S277 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S277 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S277 BRE registered?

S277 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S277 BRE safe to buy?

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