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P788 RTM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,416 mi
Last recorded145,416 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 RTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 145,416 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 139,906 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 139,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

fuel tank has damage

Pass 4 May 2007 132,657 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 132,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 132,645 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P788 RTM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P788 RTM, 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 P788 RTM registered?

P788 RTM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P788 RTM safe to buy?

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