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L837 DDV

1994 Vauxhall Midi

Red Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,177 mi
Last recorded146,177 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Midi104,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL837 DDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 146,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front wheel arches starting to corrode

nearside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2013 146,177 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front wheel arches starting to corrode

nearside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

offside front tyre perishing

screw in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2012 145,920 miles

both rear inner wings corroding

offside windows corroding

one set of towbar electrics broken

wiper blades perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2012 145,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

both front door steps inner side corroding

both rear inner wings corroding

offside windows corroding

one set of towbar electrics broken

wiper blades perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

as slight play in drag link

uneversal fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 144,644 miles

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

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

slight corrosion by front seat mounts

slight fluctuation rear brakes

Fail 31 Aug 2010 144,644 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Rear Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

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

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

slight corrosion by front seat mounts

slight fluctuation rear brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2009 144,055 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 143,334 miles

nearside inner sill corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,161 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 139,905 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 139,905 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 139,901 miles

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

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

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion at n/s sill & n/s/f seat mounting area

front brake discs worn

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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L837 DDV 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 61.5%.

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 L837 DDV, 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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L837 DDV is a 1994 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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