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N116 GRO

1996 Vauxhall Midi

Red Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,575 mi
Last recorded121,575 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 GRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 121,575 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 121,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

GEAR BOX OIL LEVEL DANGEROUSLY LOW.

UNABLE TO TEST EMISSIONS ,OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 116,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion in side door sliding panal

Pass 15 Feb 2007 105,940 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 105,940 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2006 96,915 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 96,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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N116 GRO is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in Red 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 N116 GRO, 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 N116 GRO registered?

N116 GRO is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N116 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N116 GRO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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