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P460 SNM

1997 Vauxhall Midi

Blue Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

95,693 mi
Last recorded95,693 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 SNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 95,693 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security MIDDLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,722 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 92,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 89,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 81,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,896 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 63,712 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 63,699 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,451 miles

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

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

advise nearside inner sill slightly corroded

advise slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,578 miles

Both Rear Tyres On 2mm Tread Depth?

Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,100 miles

advise nearside & offside rear tyres

advise slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,951 miles

advise offside rear lamp

advise rear tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,403 miles

advise drivers mirror

advise exhaust

advise offside rear lamp

advise slight play in nearside & offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,894 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,742 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vearside sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,684 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,356 miles

all sills have surface corrosion

exhaust manifold to down pipe has slight blow

Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,283 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 28,667 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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P460 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in Blue with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P460 SNM, 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 P460 SNM registered?

P460 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P460 SNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P460 SNM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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