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N480 AKM

1996 Vauxhall Midi

Blue Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,996 mi
Last recorded126,996 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 AKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 126,996 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2011 125,701 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 12,569 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 123,539 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 120,126 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 120,126 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 115,697 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 110,772 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 106,651 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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N480 AKM is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in Blue with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N480 AKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N480 AKM registered?

N480 AKM is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N480 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 AKM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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