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VN13 BBJ

2013 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,474 mi
Last recorded137,474 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 BBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 137,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front daytime running lights inop.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, heavily perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin a lot lower than nsf. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears. (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake travel high.

engine timing chain very noise.

gearbox bearings very noisy.

Fail 4 Oct 2023 137,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front daytime running lights inop.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, heavily perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin a lot lower than nsf. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears. (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake travel high.

engine timing chain very noise.

gearbox bearings very noisy.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 117,625 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 117,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 100,958 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,715 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,349 miles

rear n/s tyre low on tread

Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,767 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,319 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,564 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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VN13 BBJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN13 BBJ, 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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VN13 BBJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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