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L785 HGM

1994 Vauxhall Midi

Red Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,453 mi
Last recorded121,453 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Midi104,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL785 HGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 121,453 miles

body corroded all over no sharpe edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 116,511 miles

rear arches corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 116,511 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear arches corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,825 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battry light on dash

o/s chassis corroided but not holed by suspesion part

Fail 26 Jan 2012 111,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s chassis corroided but not holed by suspesion part

Pass 2 Feb 2011 106,771 miles

battery light on

both front coil springs corroded not fractured

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

rear both shock absorber mount bushes perished

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 31 Jan 2011 106,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

battery light on suspect not charging

both front coil springs corroded not fractured

both rear shock absorber bushes perished slight

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 101,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 97,527 miles

both rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn

rear number plate starting to deterioate

vehicle only just passed emmisions

Pass 26 Jan 2008 94,613 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 94,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 90,267 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 85,756 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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L785 HGM is a 1994 Vauxhall Midi in Red with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L785 HGM, 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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L785 HGM is a 1994 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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