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S85 BRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,216 mi
Last recorded169,216 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 BRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2017 169,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (rear leaf spring mount) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (next to previous repair) (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

multiple areas of surface corrosion to sills, wheel arches, body eetc

Pass 15 Aug 2016 166,156 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various corrosion to body

Fail 11 Aug 2016 166,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush "d" bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various corrosion to body

Pass 4 Jul 2015 157,556 miles

nearside front floor pan corroded but not excessive

Fail 3 Jul 2015 157,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nearside front floor pan corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Jul 2014 149,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion underside and sills

Fail 26 Jun 2014 149,226 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion underside and sills

Pass 9 Aug 2012 149,003 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 142,089 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 133,130 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 127,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 110,117 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 96,868 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 83,089 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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S85 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S85 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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S85 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 October 1998.

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