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P135 FHC

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,393 mi
Last recorded103,393 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 FHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 103,393 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 103,393 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 101,865 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 101,864 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 98,706 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both door mirrors loose

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

nearside side door housing corroding

offside wiper blade split

rear reg plate deteraiting

Fail 23 Jan 2007 98,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

both door mirrors loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

nearside side door housing corroding

offside wiper blade split

rear reg plate deteraiting

Pass 23 Jan 2006 95,071 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both door mirrors loose & nearside cracked.

both nearsiderear & nearside front bumpstops in poor condition.

both offside sidelamps cracked.

centre exhaust bracket loose.

offside rear tailgate door handle broken.

oil leak

rear number plate cracked.

Fail 23 Jan 2006 95,071 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both door mirrors loose & nearside cracked.

both nearsiderear & nearside front bumpstops in poor condition.

both offside sidelamps cracked.

centre exhaust bracket loose.

offside rear tailgate door handle broken.

oil leak

rear number plate cracked.

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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P135 FHC is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P135 FHC, 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 P135 FHC registered?

P135 FHC is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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