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P381 OUG

1996 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

149,409 mi
Last recorded149,409 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 OUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2009 149,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing, and offside front broken

Pass 14 Jan 2008 138,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 138,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 130,078 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Feb 2007 130,059 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 17 Feb 2006 188,446 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 188,445 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P381 OUG is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P381 OUG, 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 P381 OUG registered?

P381 OUG is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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