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V197 ABE

2013 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,782 mi
Last recorded111,782 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 ABE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 111,782 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 101,888 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 90,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,584 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 52,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,800 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,847 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,779 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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V197 ABE is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 V197 ABE, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V197 ABE registered?

V197 ABE is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is V197 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V197 ABE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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