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F496 NLR

1988 Vauxhall Midi

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,501 mi
Last recorded90,501 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Midi72,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF496 NLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,501 miles

nearside & offside body sill corrode up inner side !!!

Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 89,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 88,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 87,015 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 87,015 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 85,879 miles

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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F496 NLR is a 1988 Vauxhall Midi in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 72,698 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 F496 NLR, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F496 NLR registered?

F496 NLR is a 1988 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 9 November 1988.

Is F496 NLR safe to buy?

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