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P704 NLX

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,074 mi
Last recorded75,074 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 NLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2008 75,074 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and gearbox oily

front screen damage at offside (outside swept area)

front shock absorbers damp

gear linkage stiff to operate

inner sills corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2008 75,074 miles

engine and gearbox oily

front screen damage at offside (outside swept area)

front shock absorbers damp

gear linkage stiff to operate

inner sills corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2006 72,028 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 72,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r body lower body panel rusted

Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,444 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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P704 NLX is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P704 NLX, 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 P704 NLX registered?

P704 NLX is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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