MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
see advisory sheet on test no. 140722796189
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Drivers door not functioning properly but latches securely
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
bumper insecure
one of two offside positioning lamps not working
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Midi?
Based on 18,659 MOT tests across 4,354 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P866 SBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 P866 SBJ, 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 P866 SBJ registered?
P866 SBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 10 April 1997.
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