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K729 FVW

1992 Vauxhall Midi

Blue Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,355 mi
Last recorded135,355 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Midi99,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK729 FVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 135,355 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 135,343 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 135,187 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 135,156 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 135,004 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 133,636 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 133,619 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 133,610 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K729 FVW is a 1992 Vauxhall Midi in Blue with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K729 FVW, 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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K729 FVW is a 1992 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 24 November 1992.

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