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J487 MEA

1991 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,435 mi
Last recorded89,435 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Midi99,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ487 MEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2010 89,435 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 87,920 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 85,506 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 83,354 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 81,136 miles

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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J487 MEA is a 1991 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 99,572 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 J487 MEA, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J487 MEA registered?

J487 MEA is a 1991 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 5 November 1991.

Is J487 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J487 MEA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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