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P744 YWL

1996 Vauxhall Midi

Blue Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,754 mi
Last recorded150,754 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 YWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 150,754 miles

Exhaust corroded but not leaking.

Windscreen cracked but outside the wiper sweep.

tailgate door secured by a means other than the catch.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 150,754 miles

Exhaust corroded but not leaking.

Windscreen cracked but outside the wiper sweep.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tailgate door secured by a means other than the catch.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 148,955 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 148,647 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside center steering draglink n/s bush excess play

Pass 3 Jun 2015 141,503 miles

Exhaust corroded and leaking slightly.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Nearside front tyre nail in tread.

Nearside steering arm drop link slight play.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 134,958 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 134,958 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

o/s lower windscreen damage

Pass 5 Jun 2013 127,109 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 127,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

tailgate corroded

windscreen damage outside wiper sweep

Fail 16 May 2013 126,643 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 119,894 miles

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

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

offside of windscreen cracked but outside of zone a

Pass 19 Jan 2011 109,625 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 109,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 101,089 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 89,518 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 81,049 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 77,778 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 75,078 miles

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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P744 YWL is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in Blue with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P744 YWL, 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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P744 YWL is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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