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R519 BNH

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,653 mi
Last recorded144,653 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 BNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 144,653 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s inner arch rear in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front wishbones very rusty

underside very rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2019 112,602 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 112,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 108,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrossion o/s/r (nearly holed)

small exhaust blow

Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,896 miles

Dipswitch operation although operates but needs changing soon

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 105,787 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 101,539 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 101,506 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,776 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,435 miles

has had suitable welding on sills

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,359 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 82,354 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,225 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 75,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 75,206 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,348 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,985 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 56,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,707 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 46,677 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 46,677 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,625 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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R519 BNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R519 BNH, 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 R519 BNH registered?

R519 BNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R519 BNH shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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