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N431 GKX

1996 Vauxhall Midi

Red Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

109,671 mi
Last recorded109,671 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 GKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2006 109,671 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

gearbox rear seal leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2005 109,427 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 109,427 miles

Inner Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Outer Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Gearbox rear seal leaking badly

N/S mirror cracked

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

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

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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N431 GKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in Red with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N431 GKX, 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 N431 GKX registered?

N431 GKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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