MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front suspension areas corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension areas corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front suspension areas corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension areas corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering linkages (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering linkages (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury corroded insecure (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak ()
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)
Oil leak ()
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
under-body surface corrosion.
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
under-body surface corrosion.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Midi?
Based on 18,659 MOT tests across 4,354 vehicles.
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G585 WOW is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in Green with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1997 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 99,379 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 G585 WOW, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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G585 WOW is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 20 March 1997.
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