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P966 TKG

1996 Vauxhall Midi

Red Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,842 mi
Last recorded113,842 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 TKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 113,842 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 57,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 103,842 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight wear insteering idles

Fail 10 May 2006 100,675 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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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P966 TKG is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in Red 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 P966 TKG, 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 P966 TKG registered?

P966 TKG is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P966 TKG safe to buy?

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