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N847 YKY

1996 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,355 mi
Last recorded122,355 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 YKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,355 miles

Oil leak

corrosion started on underside,

Fail 21 Feb 2015 122,347 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 118,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

steering box play near limit

Pass 4 Oct 2013 118,542 miles

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)

steering box play near limit

Pass 28 Sep 2012 114,753 miles

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

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

surface corrosion appearing on underside on vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2011 112,750 miles

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

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

front tyres low

oil leak

slight noise in rear hubs

slight play in rear hubs

slight play in steering

Fail 6 Oct 2011 112,750 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres low

oil leak

slight noise in rear hubs

slight play in rear hubs

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Oct 2010 110,469 miles

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

front tyres wearing

oil leak

slight noise in rear hubs

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Sep 2009 106,770 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/f bump stop loose

slight play and noise in rear hubs

slight play in steering

staining around tank

Fail 22 Sep 2009 106,770 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f bump stop loose

slight play and noise in rear hubs

slight play in steering

staining around tank

Pass 26 Sep 2008 103,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion appearing nearside inner sill area ,

Pass 11 Oct 2007 100,214 miles

Oil leak

several areas of surface corrosion underside of vehicle

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Sep 2007 100,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 96,866 miles

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

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

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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N847 YKY is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N847 YKY, 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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N847 YKY is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N847 YKY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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