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N542 FFA

1996 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,203 mi
Last recorded130,203 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 FFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 130,203 miles

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

dampness around fuel tank

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

slight play in central steering arm offside ball joint end

various body corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2017 123,236 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner side wall

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear roof / side panel corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 122,592 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff noisey

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 117,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear diff pinion bearing worn

Pass 16 Jan 2013 104,187 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre cracking on outer side wall

oil leaks from engine/gearbox and rear diff

rear diff noisey and pinion bearing worn

sign's of fuel leak on filler neck

Pass 29 Sep 2011 90,364 miles

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

all brake pipe ferrells corroded slightly

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear diff leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,811 miles

exhaust corroded

play at steering wheel

Pass 3 Sep 2009 79,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

slight free play in steering

wipers not parking

Pass 14 Aug 2008 78,670 miles

Oil leak

advise n/s sill h/c

Fail 28 Jul 2008 78,539 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside inner sill holed and corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 77,612 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Aug 2006 73,402 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 73,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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N542 FFA is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N542 FFA, 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 N542 FFA registered?

N542 FFA is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N542 FFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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