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R175 TTP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,993 mi
Last recorded83,993 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 TTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,993 miles

o/s. wiper arm worn.

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 83,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s. wiper arm worn.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 79,380 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,239 miles

battery insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2012 76,236 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,316 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/f tyre perishing betwwen treads

Fail 12 Apr 2011 72,316 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre perishing betwwen treads

Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,902 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 71,652 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 71,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,916 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 69,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R175 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 58.3%.

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 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 R175 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 R175 TTP registered?

R175 TTP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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