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P786 TLG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,888 mi
Last recorded158,888 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 TLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2014 158,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 158,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 153,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 148,584 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 143,442 miles

rear engine stabiliser mounting area corroding at centre point

Pass 12 Jan 2010 138,110 miles

rear engine stabilzer mounting point corroding at centre point

Pass 6 Jan 2009 130,808 miles

both front tyres feathered of on inside edges

cut in sidewall of n/s/front tyre

rear exhaust deteriorating and has slight blow

Pass 15 Jan 2008 122,426 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

front reg plate deteriorating

o/s headlamp cracked

passanger door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2007 115,147 miles

O/S HEAD LAMP GLASS CRACKED. †N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED. †BONNET SAFTY CATCH NOT WORKING.

Fail 8 Jan 2007 115,147 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S HEAD LAMP GLASS CRACKED. †N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED. †BONNET SAFTY CATCH NOT WORKING.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 113,971 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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P786 TLG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P786 TLG, 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 P786 TLG registered?

P786 TLG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P786 TLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P786 TLG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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