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D231 XJU

1986 Vauxhall Midi

Red Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,996 mi
Last recorded61,996 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Midi58,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD231 XJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,996 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,921 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,811 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,655 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 61,454 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 61,454 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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D231 XJU is a 1986 Vauxhall Midi in Red with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D231 XJU, 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 D231 XJU registered?

D231 XJU is a 1986 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D231 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D231 XJU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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