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R761 TPX

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,999 mi
Last recorded112,999 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 TPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 112,999 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 112,999 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,630 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 106,296 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 106,296 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 102,624 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2013 102,623 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,811 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 98,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,321 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR EXHAUST TOUCHING BODY

Fail 27 Oct 2011 94,321 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR EXHAUST TOUCHING BODY

Pass 26 Oct 2010 90,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

park brake has slight travel

Pass 2 Nov 2009 87,259 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 82,438 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 82,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 78,549 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2007 78,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2006 74,590 miles

n/s rear damage repaired †

oil leak

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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R761 TPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R761 TPX, 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 R761 TPX registered?

R761 TPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R761 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 TPX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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