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R107 BDV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,691 mi
Last recorded102,691 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 BDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 102,691 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 102,691 miles

Centre Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 85,267 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 69,660 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 69,660 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 69,660 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear handbrake cables outers broken

Pass 23 Jan 2006 68,861 miles

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

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

o/side wiper arm worn

reinforcing plate under o/side wing pulling away

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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R107 BDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 112,032 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 R107 BDV, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R107 BDV registered?

R107 BDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R107 BDV safe to buy?

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