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P287 MNV

1997 Vauxhall Midi

Blue Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,088 mi
Last recorded141,088 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 MNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 141,088 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 140,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 132,513 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 132,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 125,011 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 124,751 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 110,069 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 110,069 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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P287 MNV is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in Blue 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 P287 MNV, 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 P287 MNV registered?

P287 MNV is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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