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P423 WUM

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,165 mi
Last recorded91,165 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 WUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 91,165 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 91,165 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,098 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 88,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perrished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back (0.1 (b))

Wheel arches and lower sills corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 87,328 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back (0.1 (b))

Wheel arches and lower sills corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,894 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,592 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox pinnion seal leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust section heavily corroded

engine,gearbox and axle leaking oil

Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,881 miles

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 73,881 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,019 miles

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

offside mirror glass faded

Fail 2 Sep 2009 70,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,106 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,500 miles

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

rear exhaust fouling load sensor rod

Pass 4 Sep 2007 65,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 62,735 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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P423 WUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P423 WUM, 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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P423 WUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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