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N841 TPK

1996 Vauxhall Midi

Red Petrol 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,792 mi
Last recorded154,792 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN841 TPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2016 154,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking on side wall and tread depth and has cut on side wall

Pass 15 Oct 2015 144,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking on side wall and tread depth

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 138,211 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s sill has got a sill cover fitted and is unclear to see whats behind it

Fail 14 Oct 2014 13,806 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

o/s outer sill,over cover fitted, unable to see sil!!!!!

Fail 3 Jul 2014 134,591 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

rear underside panel corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 133,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s front sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 19 Jul 2012 130,884 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 129,345 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 127,219 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 125,171 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 125,171 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 122,346 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 122,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 11,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play both rear shackle bushes

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 2 Nov 2006 11,289 miles

slight play both rear shackle bushes

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 29 Nov 2005 107,468 miles

as per vt32 issued on 24/11/2005.

Fail 24 Nov 2005 107,468 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

centre seat insecure.

nearside headlight aim high.

screen marked.

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

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

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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N841 TPK is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in Red with a 2,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 N841 TPK, 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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N841 TPK is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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