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P597 EFL

1996 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,286 mi
Last recorded124,286 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Midi110,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 EFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 124,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 117,065 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 113,151 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 113,151 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 112,254 miles

Both front lower swivel joints have some play

Both front tyres outer edges of tread depths at min

Fuel tank has damage at front end

Gearbox has oil leak

General body condition poor

N/S front wheel bearing has slight play

Steering system has slight free play at steering wheel

both front steering idlers have some play

Fail 22 Oct 2007 112,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Both front lower swivel joints have some play

Both front tyres outer edges of tread depths at min

Fuel tank has damage at front end

Gearbox has oil leak

General body condition poor

N/S front wheel bearing has slight play

Steering system has slight free play at steering wheel

both front steering idlers have some play

Pass 16 Nov 2006 110,098 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 110,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

fuel tank damaged

gear box oil leak

interior r/v mirror missing

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P597 EFL is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 110,459 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 P597 EFL, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P597 EFL is a 1996 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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