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P435 OWC

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

219,066 mi
Last recorded219,066 miles
Recorded on4 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 OWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2006 219,066 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 219,065 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

all wheel bearings show play.

brake warning lamp comes on while service brake pedal is depressed.

extensive parking brake lever travel.

front and rear registration plates show backing lift.

front screen washers require adjustment.

fuel tank shows oil/fluid contamination.

major under vehicle oil contamination.

near side front wiper blade split.

off side front seat belt prescribed area is weak due to corrosion.

oil leak

only slight movement at brake load sensing valve while under preasure.

rear service brakes show judder.

unable to open rear door.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 217,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P435 OWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P435 OWC, 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 P435 OWC registered?

P435 OWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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