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P257 KEY

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,825 mi
Last recorded217,825 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 KEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 217,825 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 217,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2009 204,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 194,218 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 May 2007 176,381 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 164,448 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 164,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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P257 KEY is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P257 KEY, 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 P257 KEY registered?

P257 KEY is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P257 KEY safe to buy?

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