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J68 GAP

1991 Vauxhall Midi

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,747 mi
Last recorded94,747 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Midi99,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ68 GAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front sub frame & suspension arms corroded

nearside front inner panel corroded & crumbling outside any prescribed area

offside & nearside rear chassis rails & cross member panel corroded

offside & nearside rear leaf springs & forward & rear shackle brackets corroded & delaminating

offside dooor hinges have wear play

Fail 31 Jul 2012 94,740 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front sub frame & suspension arms corroded

nearside front inner panel corroded & crumbling outside any prescribed area

offside & nearside rear chassis rails & cross member panel corroded

offside & nearside rear leaf springs & forward & rear shackle brackets corroded & delaminating

offside dooor hinges have wear play

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,226 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 94,212 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 93,703 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 91,158 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 91,155 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 89,793 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 89,743 miles

Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,099 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 88,091 miles

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 22 Aug 2006 87,365 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 87,359 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2006 87,345 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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J68 GAP is a 1991 Vauxhall Midi in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J68 GAP, 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 J68 GAP registered?

J68 GAP is a 1991 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 20 December 1991.

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