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R31 BEM

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,839 mi
Last recorded100,839 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 BEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2026 100,839 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm and wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low

Pass 9 Sep 2025 90,132 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 90,132 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust shield loose

Pass 10 Sep 2024 81,962 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 81,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 59,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 52,451 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,881 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,409 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,526 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 23,127 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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R31 BEM is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 46,603 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R31 BEM registered?

R31 BEM is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 7 November 2013.

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