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P546 APG

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,261 mi
Last recorded82,261 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 APG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2013 82,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside sliding door lower runner drops when opening

offside front wheel arch slight corrosion

offside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,161 miles

NS DOOR HANDLE ON TAILGATE BROKEN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OS DOOR DROPPED AT HINGE

OSR AND NSR RUST HOLES AROUND SILLS NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

OSR AND NSR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 80,161 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

NS DOOR HANDLE ON TAILGATE BROKEN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OS DOOR DROPPED AT HINGE

OSR AND NSR RUST HOLES AROUND SILLS NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

OSR AND NSR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,191 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 76,191 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2010 70,451 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 70,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 63,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 63,587 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 59,398 miles

Corrosion to the o/s underside of sliding doorstep.

O/s/r tailgate hinge/pin worn.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 54,816 miles

LOWER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN

Pass 17 May 2006 49,724 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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P546 APG is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P546 APG, 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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P546 APG is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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