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K531 DBL

1992 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,404 mi
Last recorded121,404 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Midi99,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK531 DBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 121,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding.

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 116,478 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,107 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 112,118 miles

Front exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 112,118 miles

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

Front exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 110,641 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 110,637 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 105,077 miles

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

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

near side door sill rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2011 101,020 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

off side rear tyre perished

slight play in off side steering idler

Fail 7 Jun 2011 101,020 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

off side rear tyre perished

slight play in off side steering idler

Pass 12 Sep 2007 100,972 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 100,971 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 99,050 miles

front pads low

rear handbrake performance low

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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K531 DBL is a 1992 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 99,340 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 K531 DBL, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K531 DBL is a 1992 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 18 December 1992.

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