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P984 TJO

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

23,505 mi
Last recorded23,505 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 TJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 23,505 miles

general corrosion to chassis

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 18 Aug 2025 22,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

Fail 12 Aug 2025 22,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

Pass 8 Aug 2024 22,599 miles

general corrosion to chassis

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 10 Aug 2023 22,554 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 26 Jul 2022 22,339 miles

general corrosion to front and rear chassis

light corrosion to front and rear suspension

Fail 26 Jul 2022 22,339 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to front and rear chassis

light corrosion to front and rear suspension

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 22,094 miles

underside has corrosion strong advise

Fail 9 Aug 2021 22,094 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside has corrosion strong advise

Pass 12 Aug 2020 21,774 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 21,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 21,427 miles

underside has corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,018 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 21,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 20,479 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,876 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,195 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 18,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,087 miles

Engine oil sump corroded. Though not doing so yet, it may soon start to leak.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 17,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 16,764 miles

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

Rear axle tube and rear brake drum backplates slightly corroded.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 16,105 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 1,555 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,842 miles

Corrosion of n/s and o/s front brake hose ferrules not excessive.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,222 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,327 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 12,715 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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P984 TJO is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 114,415 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 P984 TJO, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P984 TJO is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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