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L717 BKP

1993 Vauxhall Midi

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,441 mi
Last recorded84,441 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Midi101,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 BKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2024 84,441 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill /door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering arm/lever has slight play

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 83,391 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 81,453 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 78,942 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle brake pipes have protective grease coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,886 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 71,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded most pipes have surface corrosion, (3.6.B.2c)

Central door corroded low down,no sharp edges,

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both, (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak various oil leaks. ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both, (2.6.2)

extremely close to emissions limit,

general corrosion on underside of vehicle,

Fail 13 Jul 2017 68,849 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire on engine, (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded most pipes have surface corrosion, (3.6.B.2c)

Central door corroded low down,no sharp edges,

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both, (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak various oil leaks. ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both, (2.6.2)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle,

Fail 16 Jun 2017 68,874 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on 3way connector,surface rust, (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak various oil leaks fromt engine and gearbox, ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both, (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Offside Front service brake grabbing slightly.

Offside Front tyre perished.

Offside Front windscreen has slight damage outside swept area.

Offside Rear tyre perished and misshaped.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,432 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 60,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 59,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 59,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 57,806 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 56,690 miles

rer whellbearings slight play

Fail 11 May 2011 56,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rer whellbearings slight play

Pass 7 May 2010 54,834 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 54,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 51,352 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 48,431 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,999 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 45,999 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,081 miles

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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L717 BKP is a 1993 Vauxhall Midi in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 L717 BKP, 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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L717 BKP is a 1993 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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