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P243 TCA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

277,463 mi
Last recorded277,463 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 TCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 277,463 miles

Brake & clutch anti-slips worn

Rear cross-member corroded

Slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Wipers worn

Fail 9 May 2013 277,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake and clutch pedal anti-slips worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear cross-member corroded

Slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Wipers worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 236,306 miles

Front wheel bearing noisy at n/s.

Play in n/s track rod end.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 198,890 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 162,733 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 162,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 128,389 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 128,389 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 83,134 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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P243 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 66.7%.

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 P243 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 P243 TCA registered?

P243 TCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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