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P206 TCA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,260 mi
Last recorded95,260 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 TCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 95,260 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

rear of exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

underside surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,258 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 86,858 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 78,544 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 78,544 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s head light chiped

Pass 24 May 2006 78,544 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 78,399 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 78,399 miles
Fail 14 May 2005 78,399 miles

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

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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P206 TCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P206 TCA, 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 P206 TCA registered?

P206 TCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P206 TCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P206 TCA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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