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P24 SVC

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,142 mi
Last recorded103,142 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 SVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 103,142 miles

play in steering system.

rear diff noisy.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

n/s inner sill/floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

play in o/s+n/s steering idlers.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 103,142 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

n/s inner sill/floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

play in o/s+n/s steering idlers.

play in steering system.

rear diff noisy.

screw in n/s/r inner tyre wall.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 99,016 miles

coolant/water leak.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front coil springs corroding.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

front suspension/subframe/arms corroding.

n/s inner sill/loading door corroding badly.

o/s+n/s/r brake starting to grab slightly.

o/s/f clutch flexible hose/metal brake pipe corroding badly.

o/s/f long metal brake pipe corroding.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s steering idlers.

rear diff noisey.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 98,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant/water leak.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front coil springs corroding.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

front suspension/subframe/arms corroding.

n/s inner sill/loading door corroding badly.

o/s+n/s/r brake starting to grab slightly.

o/s/f clutch flexible hose/metal brake pipe corroding badly.

o/s/f long metal brake pipe corroding.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s steering idlers.

rear diff noisey.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 95,126 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 95,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket becoming insecure.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

joint between turbo/downpipe leaking.

minor leaks around exhaust system.

o/s/r metal brake pipe out of flexible brake hose corroding.

play in n/s steering idler.

play in steering system.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 91,168 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre exhaust bracket starting to crack+become insecure.

exhaust system corroding/deteirorating.

minor leak around manifold to downpipe joint.

n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on edges.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/f steering system idlers.

Fail 25 Sep 2006 91,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cemtre exhaust bracket starting to become insecure.

exhaust coroding/deteriorating.

minor leak around manifold/downpipe joint.

n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on outer edges.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/f steering idler.

Pass 28 Jun 2005 86,927 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 86,927 miles

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

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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P24 SVC is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P24 SVC, 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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P24 SVC is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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