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P234 TCA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

349,620 mi
Last recorded349,620 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 TCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 349,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

slight play in n/s/f steering

Fail 23 Jul 2014 349,620 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

slight play in n/s/f steering

Fail 11 Apr 2013 310,682 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 310,682 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 277,108 miles

corrosion on bonnet and roof

nearside brake disc scored

Fail 4 Apr 2012 277,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

corrosion on bonnet and roof

nearside brake disc scored

Pass 14 Mar 2011 241,354 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 206,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 177,240 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 144,307 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 144,307 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 126,673 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 126,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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 11 Mar 2006 110,595 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 109,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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P234 TCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P234 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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P234 TCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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