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L498 MVW

1994 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

12,810 mi
Last recorded12,810 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Midi104,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 MVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2007 12,810 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 126,060 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Jul 2006 126,060 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear bump stop missing

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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L498 MVW is a 1994 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L498 MVW, 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 L498 MVW registered?

L498 MVW is a 1994 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L498 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L498 MVW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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