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C243 TGU

1986 Vauxhall Midi

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,646 mi
Last recorded97,646 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Midi58,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC243 TGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2006 97,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2005 97,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Midi?

Based on 18,659 MOT tests across 4,354 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
3,554
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,697
fog lamp not working 1,638
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,396
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 987
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 913
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C243 TGU is a 1986 Vauxhall Midi in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 58,443 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 Midi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,697 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C243 TGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Midi typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C243 TGU registered?

C243 TGU is a 1986 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 22 January 1986.

Is C243 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C243 TGU 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 C243 TGU have outstanding finance?

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