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L253 GYW

1994 Vauxhall Midi

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,725 mi
Last recorded101,725 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Midi104,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 GYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2011 101,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to off side outter sill out side of area

old repair to off side inner sill

Pass 16 Mar 2011 101,725 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to off side outter sill out side of area

old repair to off side inner sill

Pass 10 Mar 2010 99,427 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to near side sill out side of area

Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,632 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 94,991 miles

Complete exhaust system is deteriorated ( Secure and no leaks at time of test )

Corrosion forming along lower edge of n earside sliding door.

Exhaust sound slighlty nosisy

Front brake metal pipes have corrosion forming on them

Various oil leaks

Fail 6 Mar 2008 94,991 miles

Complete exhaust system is deteriorated ( Secure and no leaks at time of test )

Corrosion forming along lower edge of n earside sliding door.

Exhaust sound slighlty nosisy

Front brake metal pipes have corrosion forming on them

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

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

Various oil leaks

Fail 5 Mar 2007 92,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly nosiy within

Pass 5 Mar 2007 92,439 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly nosiy within

Pass 10 Mar 2006 88,363 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 88,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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L253 GYW is a 1994 Vauxhall Midi in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 104,740 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 L253 GYW, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L253 GYW registered?

L253 GYW is a 1994 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L253 GYW safe to buy?

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