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S56 BRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,411 mi
Last recorded142,411 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 BRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 142,411 miles

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch due to wing damage ()

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 142,411 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken- shows white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch due to wing damage ()

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 137,114 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch due to bumper damage ()

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing between tread

Fail 12 Jul 2017 137,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch due to bumper damage ()

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing between tread

Pass 12 May 2016 133,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

damage to offside front wing

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 May 2016 133,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

damage to offside front wing

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 25 Apr 2016 132,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine not testes do to exhaust blow (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe by bracket and rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

exhaust at rear held up by wire

Pass 1 May 2015 127,692 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

travel on foot brake pedal

Fail 30 Apr 2015 127,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level low

travel on foot brake pedal

Pass 28 May 2014 120,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 120,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 111,017 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 105,856 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,404 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 97,934 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 93,917 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 88,540 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 83,310 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 78,709 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 72,304 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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S56 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S56 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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S56 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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