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J479 HUY

1992 Vauxhall Midi

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,934 mi
Last recorded47,934 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Midi99,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 HUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 47,934 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 47,376 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 47,376 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 46,358 miles

Front both steering idlers has slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2018 46,358 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Front both steering idlers has slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,749 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 44,343 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both idlers (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2016 44,343 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play both idlers (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,283 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 42,968 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2014 42,968 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,454 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,544 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 40,544 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,797 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 39,797 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s sill rusted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,475 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,096 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 39,096 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,259 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 37,259 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,929 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 36,929 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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J479 HUY is a 1992 Vauxhall Midi in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J479 HUY, 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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J479 HUY is a 1992 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 16 June 1992.

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