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L857 AKN

1993 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,916 mi
Last recorded165,916 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Midi101,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL857 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2007 165,916 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 165,638 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 162,195 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox rear oil seal leaking

nearside rear tyre perrishing

slight play in offside drag link ball joint

Fail 1 Apr 2006 162,181 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox rear seal leaking oil

nearside rear tyre perrished

slight play in nearside steering idler

slight play in offside drag link ball joint

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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L857 AKN is a 1993 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 101,933 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 L857 AKN, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L857 AKN registered?

L857 AKN is a 1993 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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