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P253 SFM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,864 mi
Last recorded132,864 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2005
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 SFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2005 132,864 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 132,864 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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P253 SFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P253 SFM, 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 P253 SFM registered?

P253 SFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P253 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 SFM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P253 SFM have outstanding finance?

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