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R139 BDV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,568 mi
Last recorded113,568 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 BDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 113,568 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 108,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,523 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,517 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 80,241 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 69,215 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 69,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R139 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 71.4%.

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 R139 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 R139 BDV registered?

R139 BDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R139 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 BDV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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