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R131 BDV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,760 mi
Last recorded106,760 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 BDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 106,760 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 105,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 184,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 102,879 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 101,760 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 91,408 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 91,408 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,908 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 73,325 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 63,360 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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R131 BDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 R131 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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R131 BDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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