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R231 TTP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,110 mi
Last recorded134,110 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 TTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 134,110 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Fail 7 Nov 2008 134,110 miles

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

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Sep 2007 119,111 miles

see last advice sheet test no. 973386157272

nsf bottom ball joint lock nut only just touching nyloc of locking nut

Fail 13 Sep 2007 119,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake cable pivot point poor

high rear brake imbalance 29%

osf headlight unit slightly loose

rear flexi hose ferrals corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 112,056 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

deep cut in o/s/r tyre tread

horn not very loud

o/s headlight requires attention

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s wiper arm damaged

rear flexible brake hose furrels corroded

spare tyre different size

washers poor

Fail 2 Sep 2006 112,056 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

general corrosion to rear axle

horn not very loud

washers poor

Pass 1 Sep 2005 105,544 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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R231 TTP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R231 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 R231 TTP registered?

R231 TTP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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