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R123 BDV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,290 mi
Last recorded95,290 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 BDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 95,290 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 95,288 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

adv suspension/axle/etc corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 93,576 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front anti roll bar corroding badly.

front chassis legs corroding.

front cross member/panel corroding.

front shocks/coil springs corroding.

o/s+n/s/f suspension arms corroding badly.

o/s/f brake pads starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

play in steering rack/system.

rear axle/suspension/leaf springs corroding badly.

roughness in steering system.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 93,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front anti roll bar corroding badly.

front chassis legs corroding.

front cross member/panel corroding.

front shocks/coil springs corroding.

o/s+n/s/f suspension arms corroding badly.

o/s/f brake pads starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

play in steering rack/system.

rear axle/suspension/leaf springs corroding badly.

roughness in steering system.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 90,327 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 90,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 87,507 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 87,507 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R123 BDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R123 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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R123 BDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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