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N388 YJW

1996 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,873 mi
Last recorded102,873 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 YJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 102,873 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres wear on edges , all tyres perishing ,

Fail 13 Jan 2010 102,873 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres wear on edges , all tyres perishing ,

Pass 16 Jan 2009 102,684 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to floor and chassis

h/brake travel on limit

o/s/f tyre wall perished

slight play in both steering idlers

Fail 15 Jan 2009 102,618 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

corrosion to floor and chassis

h/brake travel on limit

o/s/f tyre wall perished

slight play in both steering idlers

Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,427 miles

corrosion to floor chassis and body

o/s/f door hinge broken

o/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

slight play in both steering idlers

Fail 14 Jan 2008 102,427 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to floor chassis and body

o/s/f door hinge broken

o/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

slight play in both steering idlers

Pass 15 Jan 2007 101,944 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 101,944 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear door corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2006 101,522 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 101,505 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel on limit

offside door hinge broken

oil leak

slight play both steering idlers

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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N388 YJW is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 110,459 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 N388 YJW, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N388 YJW is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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