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H229 BOW

1990 Vauxhall Midi

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,861 mi
Last recorded65,861 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Midi104,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 BOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2006 65,861 miles

bad rear engine water leak

windsreen marks to n/s

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 65,850 miles

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

FRONT MUD FLAP INSECURE

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 64,090 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 64,061 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

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

windscreen marked

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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H229 BOW is a 1990 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 104,723 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 H229 BOW, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H229 BOW registered?

H229 BOW is a 1990 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H229 BOW safe to buy?

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