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J397 PBC

1992 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

85,523 mi
Last recorded85,523 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Midi99,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 PBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 85,523 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 85,523 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 85,504 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J397 PBC is a 1992 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J397 PBC, 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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What year was J397 PBC registered?

J397 PBC is a 1992 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 29 June 1992.

Is J397 PBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J397 PBC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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