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J371 NUE

1992 Vauxhall Midi

Blue Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

273,346 mi
Last recorded273,346 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Midi99,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ371 NUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 273,346 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bodywork in rusty condition

Fail 12 May 2011 27,334 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bodywork in rusty condition

Pass 10 May 2010 260,621 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to outer sills and wheel arches

Fail 7 May 2010 260,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to outer sills and wheel arches

Pass 22 May 2009 251,107 miles

"knock" from nearside front suspension needs further investigation.

lower bodywork and wheelarches corroded and in poor condition.

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

offside rear tyre tread low on outer edge.

rear axle leaking oil.

Fail 18 May 2009 251,106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

"knock" from nearside front suspension needs further investigation.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lower bodywork and wheelarches corroded and in poor condition.

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

offside rear tyre tread low on outer edge.

rear axle leaking oil.

Pass 9 May 2008 239,911 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

rear seats and seat belts removed.

severe corrosion to offside and nearside lower bodywork.

signs of wear at nearside front lower wishbone pin/bushes:- recommend attention.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 239,664 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

rear seats and seat belts removed.

severe corrosion to offside and nearside lower bodywork.

signs of wear at nearside front lower wishbone pin/bushes:- recommend attention.

Pass 17 May 2007 230,136 miles

nearside side-loading door and step severely corroded.

offside and nearside lower bodywork badly corroded.

Pass 27 May 2006 219,558 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 219,558 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside lower,outer bodywork severely corroded.

side loading door step severely corroded.

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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J371 NUE is a 1992 Vauxhall Midi in Blue with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 99,340 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 J371 NUE, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J371 NUE registered?

J371 NUE is a 1992 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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