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P821 JNE

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,382 mi
Last recorded96,382 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 JNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 96,382 miles

Drive noise

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 96,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Drive noise

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 93,135 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 89,404 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 89,404 miles

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 87,477 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 87,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 8,510 miles

1 rear exhaust knocking on load valve linkage. 2 radiator blocked

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 8,510 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 rear exhaust knocking on load valve linkage. 2 radiator blocked

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 80,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes covered in mud

n/s sliding door jammed shut and n/s front door trim coming away

o/s/r bumper loose

spare wheel loose

Fail 9 Dec 2008 80,590 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes covered in mud

n/s sliding door jammed shut and n/s front door trim coming away

o/s/r bumper loose

spare wheel loose

Pass 11 Dec 2007 78,430 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 78,409 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 71,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 69,613 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 69,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P821 JNE is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P821 JNE, 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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P821 JNE is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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