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J477 DRC

1992 Vauxhall Midi

Blue Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,451 mi
Last recorded143,451 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Midi99,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ477 DRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2007 143,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 140,504 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 140,470 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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J477 DRC is a 1992 Vauxhall Midi in Blue with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 99,340 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 J477 DRC, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J477 DRC registered?

J477 DRC is a 1992 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J477 DRC safe to buy?

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