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M471 PVS

1994 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

115,873 mi
Last recorded115,873 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Midi104,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM471 PVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2008 115,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch u/s

gearbox oil leak

n/s rear wheel bearing slight play.

spare punctured

Pass 23 Aug 2007 111,120 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 111,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 105,156 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 98,453 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 98,453 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M471 PVS is a 1994 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M471 PVS, 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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M471 PVS is a 1994 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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