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M685 SGS

1994 Vauxhall Midi

Blue Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,734 mi
Last recorded167,734 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Midi104,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM685 SGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 167,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre tread low

Fail 8 Dec 2009 167,732 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

spare tyre tread low

Pass 9 Dec 2008 157,111 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 157,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 148,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2007 148,694 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2006 139,329 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 139,328 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 129,870 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 129,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Cover on N/S seat belt reel for centre row of seats broken.

Section of door step/sill panel rusted behind N/S side loading door.

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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M685 SGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Midi in Blue with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M685 SGS, 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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M685 SGS is a 1994 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 26 October 1994.

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