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N438 KAE

1995 Vauxhall Midi

Red Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,805 mi
Last recorded43,805 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Midi111,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 KAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 43,805 miles

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

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

rust on parts of handbrake cables

slight damage to n/s mirror

Fail 26 Jan 2011 43,805 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rust on parts of handbrake cables

slight damage to n/s mirror

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,601 miles

headlamp carriers corroded.headlamps secure and aligned at time of test.(recommend replace)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 34,560 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,823 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 32,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,435 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 31,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,902 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 27,135 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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N438 KAE is a 1995 Vauxhall Midi in Red with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 111,458 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 N438 KAE, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N438 KAE is a 1995 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 14 November 1995.

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