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K521 TUT

1993 Vauxhall Midi

Red Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,013 mi
Last recorded100,013 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Midi101,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK521 TUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 100,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front floor pan corroded but not considered to be excessive

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front floor pan corroded but not considered to be excessive

Offside outer sill heavily corroded but outside of any prescribed area

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Rear differential noisey

Slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 27 Dec 2012 99,858 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front floor pan corroded but not considered to be excessive

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front floor pan corroded but not considered to be excessive

Offside outer sill heavily corroded but outside of any prescribed area

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Rear differential noisey

Slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2012 96,076 miles

corrosion throughout body of vehicle

rear wheel bearings have slight play

small exhaust gas leak (centre box/back box connection)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 92,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 85,905 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 79,084 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,755 miles

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

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

advise brake warning light flickers on.

advise front of offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area.

advise rear fog light secured with cable ties.

advise rear registration plate faded.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 74,731 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

advise brake warning light flickers on.

advise front of offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area.

advise offside rear brake slight binding.

advise rear fog light secured with cable ties.

advise rear registration plate faded.

advise some inbalance of rear brakes.

Fail 17 Nov 2007 74,154 miles

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

no plates discloured but legible

offside fog lighht secured by tie wraps

some imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2007 68,239 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 68,239 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 61,003 miles

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

nearside sill corroded (holed) outside of prescribed areas

offside sill corroded (holed) outside of prescibed areas

rear tyres 2-3mm tread depth

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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K521 TUT is a 1993 Vauxhall Midi in Red with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K521 TUT, 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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K521 TUT is a 1993 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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