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F498 XUH

1988 Vauxhall Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

72,966 mi
Last recorded72,966 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Midi72,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF498 XUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2007 72,966 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body underneith vehicle in poor condition.

Front end damage very close to brake pipe.

Nearside rear,nearside front and offside front bump stops missing.

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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F498 XUH is a 1988 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 F498 XUH, 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 F498 XUH registered?

F498 XUH is a 1988 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 16 August 1988.

Is F498 XUH safe to buy?

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