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P162 LYB

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,097 mi
Last recorded102,097 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 LYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 102,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes starting to corroding

front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

nearside rear arch weld repair

offside front inner door step corroded

offside rear chassis corroding

play in offside steering idler

rear floor corroding

sills weld repairs and corrosion

wheel arches corroding

Fail 4 May 2013 102,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes starting to corroding

front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

nearside rear arch weld repair

offside front inner door step corroded

offside rear chassis corroding

play in offside steering idler

rear floor corroding

sills weld repairs and corrosion

wheel arches corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,530 miles

exhaust corroded and flexi minor seap

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

inner and outer sills weld repairs and corrosion

minor play nearside front wheel bearing

nearside inner sill /floor area corroded

nearside rear wheel arch weld repair

oil leak

rear chassis slight corrosion

slight lift nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 2 Apr 2011 90,330 miles

exhaust corroded and flexi pipe signs of soot

front registration plate cracked

nearside mirror wrong glass

sill areas corroding

slight oil leaks from engine and g/box

wheel arches corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2011 90,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroded and flexi pipe signs of soot

front registration plate cracked

nearside mirror wrong glass

sill areas corroding

slight oil leaks from engine and g/box

wheel arches corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 86,988 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 80,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s floor / sill (under sliding door) corroded but not structural

Fail 5 Mar 2009 80,090 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s floor / sill (under sliding door) corroded but not structural

oil filter holed and leaking engine oil

Pass 15 Apr 2008 75,811 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

center exhaust mount rubber bush worn but exhaust is secure

slight play in all steering components

Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,854 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 68,656 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion starting in o/s rear chassis

n/s reverse light not working

wiper blades clearing screen but worn on pivots

Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,894 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P162 LYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P162 LYB, 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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P162 LYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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