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L874 MET

1971 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,438 mi
Last recorded148,438 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL874 MET
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 148,438 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 148,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 138,298 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 129,793 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 120,577 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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L874 MET is a 1971 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L874 MET, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L874 MET registered?

L874 MET is a 1971 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is L874 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for L874 MET shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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