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N846 VNH

1996 Vauxhall Midi

Red Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,495 mi
Last recorded64,495 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN846 VNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 64,495 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

corrosion to top side panels

corrosion to underside components and structure

play in rear wheel bearings

play in steering idler boxes es

rear leaf springs corroded

slight play in shocka bushes rear

Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,910 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to vehicle structure and components

front and rear brake flex i,s ferrals corroded

oil leak on engine and gearbox and rear diff

Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,679 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 60,617 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 58,102 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 54,156 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,017 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,217 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,354 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 125,564 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,627 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,367 miles

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre not down to cords

Pass 1 Sep 2006 9,384 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 9,337 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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N846 VNH is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in Red with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N846 VNH, 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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N846 VNH is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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