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N513 KGS

1996 Vauxhall Midi

Red Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,044 mi
Last recorded160,044 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN513 KGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 160,044 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 159,999 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 150,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 150,112 miles

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

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside and offside wiper-blades split

nearside door mirror loose

nearside door runner corroded

nearside head-lamp glass cracked

nearside sill corroded

noise from front suspension

Pass 26 Nov 2008 140,411 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 140,312 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 140,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 140,292 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N513 KGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in Red with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N513 KGS, 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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N513 KGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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