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N234 SLJ

1996 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,427 mi
Last recorded90,427 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 SLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 90,427 miles

Front both front door steps have corrosion

under side has areas of corrosion all over

Fail 9 Aug 2024 90,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury boot lid corroded in corner sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front both front door steps corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side side has corrosion all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 89,537 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill has corrosion all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn o edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front front step has corrosion

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill has corrosion all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 87,647 miles

van under side has been repaired all over and has light corrosion all over

Pass 26 May 2021 85,724 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 85,724 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 81,059 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,957 miles

both inner and outer sills have light corrosion all over

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,696 miles

advise ns mirror glass missing both other mirrors present advise slight play sterring joints.advise play both rear wheel bearings and noise from diff advise oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise ns mirror glass missing both other mirrors present advise slight play sterring joints.advise play both rear wheel bearings and noise from diff advise oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2017 72,632 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure (9.2.9)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,583 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,894 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

general body panel rust

Fail 20 Oct 2014 62,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

general body panel rust

Fail 16 Aug 2014 62,867 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

near side front mirror broken

Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,404 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 57,884 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 56,531 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,648 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,909 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,376 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 46,368 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 43,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N234 SLJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N234 SLJ, 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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N234 SLJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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