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C389 VBC

1986 Vauxhall Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,301 mi
Last recorded60,301 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Midi58,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC389 VBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 60,301 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 60,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 May 2008 59,904 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 59,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 59,658 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 59,658 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 58,443 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 58,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s steering idler has slight play

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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C389 VBC is a 1986 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C389 VBC, 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.

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What year was C389 VBC registered?

C389 VBC is a 1986 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 16 May 1986.

Is C389 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C389 VBC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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