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P83 CFX

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,943 mi
Last recorded183,943 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 CFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 183,943 miles

front exhaust bracket rusty.

indicator stalk worn.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/r chassis getting rusty around bump stop area.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 179,582 miles

battery tray corroded

exhaust front pipe clamp corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r brake reading low

o/s/r chassis leg corroded

rear exhaust fowling body

Fail 24 Nov 2009 179,265 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery tray corroded

exhaust front pipe clamp corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r brake reading low

o/s/r chassis leg corroded

rear exhaust fowling body

Pass 3 Nov 2008 174,759 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 171,190 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 171,180 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 167,499 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

small hole in centre silencer

Pass 9 Nov 2005 164,241 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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P83 CFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P83 CFX, 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 P83 CFX registered?

P83 CFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 July 1997.

Is P83 CFX safe to buy?

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