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P518 PWC

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,818 mi
Last recorded194,818 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 PWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 194,818 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate is slightly blemished.

nearside outer sill(under side door)is corroded,but is not load bearing,and is an non prescribed area.

nearside,side door lower outer skin is corroded.

offside front washer jet is weak.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 189,564 miles

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

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

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

brake pipe to nearside rear hose is slightly corroded

front suspension is noisy

nearside outer to inner sill / door runner is corroded and holed

nearside rear view mirror is cracked

noise from rear differential

offside and nearside front lower ball joints are noisy

offside outer sill is slightly corroded

oil leak

rear handbrake cable pivots slightly corroded

slight play at offside and nearside front wheel bearings

wear in nearside steering idler arm bush

wear in offside and nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes

Fail 30 Oct 2007 189,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

brake pipe to nearside rear hose is slightly corroded

front suspension is noisy

nearside outer to inner sill / door runner is corroded and holed

nearside rear view mirror is cracked

noise from rear differential

offside and nearside front lower ball joints are noisy

offside outer sill is slightly corroded

oil leak

rear handbrake cable pivots slightly corroded

slight play at offside and nearside front wheel bearings

wear in nearside steering idler arm bush

wear in offside and nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2006 186,088 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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P518 PWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P518 PWC, 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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P518 PWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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