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P318 XOU

1997 Vauxhall Midi

Red Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,772 mi
Last recorded175,772 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 XOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 175,772 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,970 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 167,759 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 163,180 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 149,161 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 149,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber deteiorating

Starting to rust on wheel archs

crack in windscreen outside of swept area

rusty along nearside inner sill not within prescribed area

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 28 Jul 2005 142,589 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

HANDBRAKE AT 16%

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P318 XOU is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in Red with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P318 XOU, 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 P318 XOU registered?

P318 XOU is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P318 XOU safe to buy?

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