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DRS 147L

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,254 mi
Last recorded106,254 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 147L
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2017 106,254 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 101,330 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 92,888 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,406 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 79,961 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 31 May 2005 75,819 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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DRS 147L is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 99,379 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 DRS 147L, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DRS 147L registered?

DRS 147L is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is DRS 147L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRS 147L shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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