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P255 RCA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,229 mi
Last recorded198,229 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 RCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007 198,229 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 198,183 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 188,587 miles

Oil leak from front of engine ??

Slight damage rear reg.plate - Advise renewal

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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P255 RCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P255 RCA, 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 P255 RCA registered?

P255 RCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P255 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 RCA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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