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P390 VGT

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,907 mi
Last recorded70,907 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 VGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,907 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,288 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 69,028 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 69,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under body has slight corrsion

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,113 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,675 miles

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

rear chassis rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2015 67,675 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

rear chassis rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,370 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,830 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 66,401 miles

n/s/r wheel arch getting rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

nearside sill holed

Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,485 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 58,149 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 52,312 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,312 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,944 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 46,604 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 41,633 miles

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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P390 VGT is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P390 VGT, 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 P390 VGT registered?

P390 VGT is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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