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TIL 4043

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,406 mi
Last recorded145,406 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 4043
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 145,406 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 141,774 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 138,363 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 138,315 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise checking n/s rear wheel bearing ?

Pass 14 Sep 2016 134,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 134,390 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 130,372 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules two rear ONLY JUST PASSABLE (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake % low but passable

Pass 29 Aug 2014 126,096 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s handbrake cable cover split ?

rear tyres showing small age cracks on sidewalls, just passable

Pass 3 Sep 2013 122,031 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ex weak & rusty at rear

Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,354 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 113,411 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 109,353 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 105,259 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 101,004 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 96,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 92,023 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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TIL 4043 is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 TIL 4043, 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 TIL 4043 registered?

TIL 4043 is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is TIL 4043 safe to buy?

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