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N390 CMF

1996 Vauxhall Midi

Red Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,079 mi
Last recorded126,079 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 CMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2017 126,079 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 124,330 miles

signs of minor corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Fail 19 Jan 2016 124,330 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 122,676 miles

signs of oil leaks gear box rear seal and diff front seal

signs of slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

slight play to front suspension joints

Fail 22 Jan 2015 122,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

signs of oil leaks gear box rear seal and diff front seal

signs of slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

slight play to front suspension joints

Pass 23 Jan 2014 120,971 miles

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

slight play to steering system

Fail 23 Jan 2014 120,971 miles

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

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

slight play to steering system

Pass 24 Jan 2013 119,555 miles

play felt at steering wheel

slight lift both lower swivels

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

slight seapage to gators on all swivels

slight stiffness to hand brake

spare tyre worn

Fail 24 Jan 2013 119,555 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

play felt at steering wheel

slight lift both lower swivels

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

slight seapage to gators on all swivels

spare tyre worn

Pass 29 Dec 2011 117,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side door corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2011 117,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side door corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 116,425 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

general freeplay to steering

Fail 19 Jan 2011 116,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

general freeplay to steering

Pass 27 Jan 2010 114,522 miles

Nearside Front Wing Slightly Corroaded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Sill Corroaded

Nearside Sliding Door Panel Corroaded

Fail 27 Jan 2010 114,522 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Wing Slightly Corroaded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Sill Corroaded

Nearside Sliding Door Panel Corroaded

Fail 21 Jan 2009 112,356 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 112,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2007 100,447 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 100,447 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 89,440 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 89,440 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 86,644 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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N390 CMF is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in Red with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 N390 CMF, 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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What year was N390 CMF registered?

N390 CMF is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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