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P826 ARU

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

192,058 mi
Last recorded192,058 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 ARU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 192,058 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 192,058 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 190,022 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion in nearside and offside sills not within any prescribed area

Fail 5 Aug 2009 190,022 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion in nearside and offside sills not within any prescribed area

Fail 2 Jun 2009 190,008 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion in nearside and offside sills not yet within any prescribed area

nearside door mirror glass seriously damaged

some lift in offside front lower suspemsion joint

Pass 29 Feb 2008 187,711 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 184,334 miles

nearside inner sill is corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2007 184,334 miles

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

nearside inner sill is corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2006 183,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P826 ARU is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P826 ARU, 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 P826 ARU registered?

P826 ARU is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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