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N985 KWS

1996 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,161 mi
Last recorded185,161 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 KWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 185,161 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 185,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 171,683 miles

Excessive corrosion in off side inner sill but not in a prescribed area.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in front steering system.

Fail 27 Jun 2007 171,683 miles

Excessive corrosion in off side inner sill but not in a prescribed area.

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in front steering system.

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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N985 KWS is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N985 KWS, 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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What year was N985 KWS registered?

N985 KWS is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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