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P53 CDF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

158,699 mi
Last recorded158,699 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 CDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 158,699 miles

195/50/15 tyres fitted to front axle 195/45/15 fitted to rear axle

Fail 1 Dec 2021 158,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

195/50/15 tyres fitted to front 195/45/15 tyres fitted to rear

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

although no significant component wear found on steering > when manouvering feels like possible steering rack fault!! recommend further investigation

park brake travel near limit

Pass 5 Aug 2020 159,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 155,081 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 155,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 153,287 miles

Different size wheels front to rear .

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cut

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 153,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Different size wheels front to rear .

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cut

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 151,817 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre perishing outer wall

Fail 3 Jul 2017 151,817 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre perishing outer wall

Pass 17 Jun 2016 150,095 miles

Centre Rear Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 22 May 2015 147,511 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 147,497 miles

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

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

both rear brake back plate damp but brakes work ok

Pass 17 Feb 2014 145,027 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 145,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 141,875 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 141,875 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BATTERY INSECURE

NS WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON END

Pass 11 Jan 2012 138,348 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 135,372 miles

front b rake discs deteriorating "rec replacement near future"

o/s/f headlamp deteriorating!

Pass 12 Jan 2010 132,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre xhaust rubber deteriorating!

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses suspect corrosion under rubber protectors, rec! replacement.

oil leak on engine sump.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 129,408 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 129,380 miles

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

n/s/f wiper arm worn @ pivot!

spare tyre flat!

Pass 2 Jan 2008 122,539 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 122,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 108,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre flat!

Pass 12 Oct 2006 108,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre flat!

Pass 20 Oct 2005 99,350 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 99,350 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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P53 CDF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P53 CDF, 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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P53 CDF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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