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R156 TTP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,434 mi
Last recorded98,434 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 TTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,434 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 98,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 97,599 miles

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,599 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,979 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 94,950 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 92,724 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 90,424 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 88,264 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 86,000 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,850 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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R156 TTP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R156 TTP, 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 R156 TTP registered?

R156 TTP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R156 TTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 TTP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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