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J553 APU

1992 Vauxhall Midi

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,955 mi
Last recorded58,955 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Midi99,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 APU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,955 miles

all brake pipe/hose ferrules corroded

headlamp reflectors corroded

n/s side loading door bottom corroded

o/s outer sill rusty

slight blow from centre joint

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,713 miles

headlamp reflectors poor

n/s side door rusty & damaged

n/s/f brake hose ferrules rusty

n/s/r lower shocker mounting bushes perished/cracked

o/s/f outer sill rusty/panel damage

slight play in steering drag link

Fail 11 Apr 2011 51,829 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in wind screen

front flexy brake hose ferrules rusty

front to rear brake pipe ferrules rusty

slight play in drag link

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,829 miles

chip in wind screen

front flexy brake hose ferrules rusty

front to rear brake pipe ferrules rusty

slight play in drag link

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,389 miles

chip in windscreen

slight play / noise in steering linkage

spits in n/s rear lower shockabsorber bush

Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,389 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

slight play / noise in steering linkage

spits in n/s rear lower shockabsorber bush

Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 47,418 miles

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

Crack in rear Fog Light lens

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 47,418 miles

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

Crack in rear Fog Light lens

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J553 APU is a 1992 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J553 APU, 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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J553 APU is a 1992 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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