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N948 UPB

1996 Vauxhall Midi

Blue Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,097 mi
Last recorded140,097 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 UPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 140,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 140,097 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 138,290 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake pipes rusty

near side inner sill holed and corroded out of prescribed area

near side rear outer tyre wall perished

outer sills rusty

rear leaf spring hanger bushes worn and perished

rear shock absorber bushes perished

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in near side and off side steering arms

slight play in off side front lower ball joint

underside corroded

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 9 Feb 2007 129,541 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 129,541 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 120,302 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 120,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N948 UPB is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in Blue with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N948 UPB, 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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N948 UPB is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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