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S94 BRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,860 mi
Last recorded139,860 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS94 BRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 139,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

hole in o/s body sill

o/s and n/s seat belt pre tensioners activated.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 139,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

hole in o/s body sill

o/s and n/s seat belt pre tensioners activated.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 132,389 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 132,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 17 Mar 2010 129,503 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 129,503 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 119,351 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 115,004 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 115,004 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 107,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 107,668 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 105,738 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 105,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S94 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S94 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 S94 BRE registered?

S94 BRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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