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N829 DYB

1996 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,169 mi
Last recorded99,169 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 DYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,169 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 99,154 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 95,312 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 95,312 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 91,355 miles

Brake hoses perishing

Brake pipes corroding

Corrosion on bodywork

All tyres slightly perished

Corrosion underside and on suspension components

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear shock bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2009 91,355 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

All tyres slightly perished

Brake hoses perishing

Brake pipes corroding

Corrosion on bodywork

Corrosion underside and on suspension components

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear shock bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2008 86,597 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on body

corrosion on under side

idler ball joint has play near side front

play in idler joint off side steering

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearing off side rear

Fail 25 Mar 2008 86,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on body

corrosion on under side

idler ball joint has play near side front

play in idler joint off side steering

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearing off side rear

Pass 22 Mar 2007 81,571 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear number plate going off

Fail 22 Mar 2007 81,571 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear number plate going off

Pass 23 Mar 2006 75,747 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 75,747 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.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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N829 DYB is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N829 DYB, 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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N829 DYB is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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