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P397 KNF

1996 Vauxhall Midi

Red Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,051 mi
Last recorded163,051 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 KNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 163,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 152,830 miles

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

Unable to fully asses vehicle structure due to customers one off manufactured body kit and wheel arches

Fail 17 Sep 2011 152,719 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Unable to fully asses vehicle structure due to customers one off manufactured body kit and wheel arches

Pass 15 Sep 2010 145,234 miles

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

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

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

advisery; nearside rear and offside front wheel arches corroded

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2010 145,229 miles

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

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

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

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

advisery; nearside rear and offside front wheel arches corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2009 139,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear prop-shaft bolts loose

Fail 17 Sep 2009 139,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear prop-shaft bolts loose

Pass 17 Sep 2008 132,729 miles

advisery ; both front tyres worn on outer edge

advisery ; rear lower tail gate corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2008 132,524 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advisery ; both front tyres worn on outer edge

advisery ; rear lower tail gate corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2007 123,758 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advisery ; rear tailgate and offside and n/sde rear wheel arch's corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2006 112,568 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 112,527 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2005 103,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2005 103,051 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

propshaft defective

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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P397 KNF is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in Red with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 110,459 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 P397 KNF, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P397 KNF is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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