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R161 TTP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,471 mi
Last recorded139,471 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 TTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 139,471 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 138,329 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 131,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust ruber mount in poor condition

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

nearside wiper arm in poor condition

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 7 Jun 2007 131,821 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust rubber mount perrished

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

nearside wiper arm in poor condition

rear brake imbalance high (20%)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 128,007 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 128,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cut in side wall and both front tyres different size to rears also front tyres rub on anti roll bar !

Pass 27 Jul 2005 119,602 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 119,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low !

front pair of tyres different in size to rear tyres !!

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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R161 TTP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R161 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 R161 TTP registered?

R161 TTP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R161 TTP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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