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P654 VAX

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,500 mi
Last recorded145,500 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 VAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 145,500 miles

both rear shock absorbers bushes parihing

corrosion on body work

heavy corrosion both front coil springs

heavy corrosion both rear leaf springs and bushes parishing

heavy corrosion o/s/r fog lamp bracket

hole on battery tray

n/s/f and n/s/r bump stop loose

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

slight play on n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

slight play on steering bar ball joints

slight play on wheel bearings all four

Fail 28 Apr 2009 145,500 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers bushes parihing

corrosion on body work

heavy corrosion both front coil springs

heavy corrosion both rear leaf springs and bushes parishing

heavy corrosion o/s/r fog lamp bracket

hole on battery tray

n/s/f and n/s/r bump stop loose

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

slight play on n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

slight play on steering bar ball joints

slight play on wheel bearings all four

Pass 15 May 2008 144,071 miles

both rear shock absorbers bushes parished and cracking

heavy corrosion both front coils springs

heavy corrosion both rear leafsprings and bushes parishing

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches

slight handbrake travel

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings and both rears

Fail 12 May 2008 144,071 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers bushes parished and cracking

heavy corrosion both front coils springs

heavy corrosion both rear leafsprings and bushes parishing

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches

slight handbrake travel

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings and both rears

Pass 14 May 2007 142,823 miles

all four shock absorbers bushes parishing

heavy corrosion both front coils springs

heavy corrosion both rear leaf springs

slight play inside steering box

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

slight wheel bearings play n/s/f and both rears

Pass 4 Jan 2006 140,889 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 140,889 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both front coilsprings corroded

both rear arches corroded

both rear leaf springs mounting holder corroded

both rear shock absorber bushes parishing

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

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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P654 VAX is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P654 VAX, 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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P654 VAX is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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