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L838 PMV

1994 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,410 mi
Last recorded125,410 miles
Recorded on18 May 2006
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Midi104,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 PMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2006 125,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on ns sill not within prescribed area

front centre seat back becoming loose

front no plate cracked

hand brake long travel

nail in tyre

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

rear axle pinion seal leaking oil

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 16 May 2006 125,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Corrosion on nearside inner sill not within a prescribed area.

Front anti roll bar link rod bushes starting to perish.

Front centre seat back becoming loose.

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Nearside front exterior mirror glass cracked.

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

Parking brake lever has slight long travel.

Rear axel pinion oil seal leaking.

Slight buckle in offside rear wheel.

Slight free play in steering wheel.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in rear leaf spring shackle bushes.

Various engine oil leaks.

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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L838 PMV is a 1994 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L838 PMV, 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 L838 PMV registered?

L838 PMV is a 1994 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 5 July 1994.

Is L838 PMV safe to buy?

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