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N761 XNV

1996 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,139 mi
Last recorded66,139 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN761 XNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2013 66,139 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,139 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 54,631 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 54,627 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,872 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

center exhaust mount broken but still supports system

rear brake pipes rusty

surface rust underneath

Fail 12 Oct 2011 47,872 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

center exhaust mount broken but still supports system

rear brake pipes rusty

surface rust underneath

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,559 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 46,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,320 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 45,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,241 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside 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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N761 XNV 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 61.5%.

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 N761 XNV, 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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N761 XNV is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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