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P842 SPP

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,358 mi
Last recorded81,358 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 SPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 81,358 miles

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

gearbox rear seal to propshaft slight oil leak

nearside inner sill to floor corroded

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 81,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

gearbox rear seal to propshaft slight oil leak

nearside inner sill to floor corroded

nearside wiper arm sticking and blade deteriorated

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2013 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Jun 2012 80,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 80,442 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,163 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 77,590 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 76,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 75,208 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Apr 2006 72,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from gearbox

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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P842 SPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P842 SPP, 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 P842 SPP registered?

P842 SPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P842 SPP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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