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P101 GRD

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,791 mi
Last recorded158,791 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 GRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 158,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 158,791 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 158,646 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 158,646 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 158,532 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 158,452 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 158,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 158,283 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 158,283 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

advise o/s front indicator lens

Pass 20 Apr 2011 153,273 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 153,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 143,591 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 143,591 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 134,372 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 134,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 126,079 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 125,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 116,313 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 107,796 miles

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

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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P101 GRD is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 P101 GRD, 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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P101 GRD is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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